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A health department team inspected a biological firm in the RIICO Industrial Area in Bagru in Jaipur on Wednesday and uncovered multiple violations related to labelling, licensing, and quality compliance.

Labelling and Licence Violations Detected

Officials found that labels on Multi Vitamin B Complex Syrup, Melatonin tablets, and I Fist tablets displayed registration numbers instead of the mandatory FSSAI licence numbers. They also discovered that products such as Glucose Plus Vitamin B and D2, Renadist Food Supplement, and Prebiotic capsules did not mention the marketing firm’s food licence number, violating the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

Food safety commissioner Dr T Shubhmangala said the inspection revealed several irregularities in product labelling and quality compliance. Officials noted that some products incorrectly printed registration numbers in place of licence numbers, while others completely omitted the marketing firm’s licence details.

Imported Ingredients and Testing Lapses Found

Inspectors also found that the manufacturer had failed to conduct mandatory product testing every six months through an FSSAI-authorised laboratory. In addition, officials discovered that the unit sourced Vitamin B and sucralose from China. Under the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017, manufacturers must procure such ingredients through licensed food importers.

Expired Stock Destroyed, Samples Sent for Testing

During the inspection, authorities destroyed nearly 1,050 kg of expired iodised salt. The team also collected four samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. These included:

• Liver Detox Auric, flagged for making misleading liver detox claims
• Glucose Plus Vitamin D
• Plate-M syrup, which claimed to treat anaemia, weakness, and platelet deficiency and was also considered misleading
• Shri Shyam brand black salt

Officials said they will take further action after receiving the laboratory test reports. The department has also issued a corrective notice to the unit under Section 32 of the Food Safety and Standards Act.

Source:  The Times of India