Maida Malice: Learn All About Its Adulteration
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 8, 2022
Key Development The Punjab government has expanded its Food Safety on Wheels initiative across all districts to tackle food adulteration and promote safe food practices. These mobile food testing vans are now actively screening food samples for adulteration, especially in commonly consumed items like milk, paneer, ghee, spices, fruits, vegetables, sweets, and water. Punjab Health
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