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Paneer Crackdown: 450 Kg Seized in Chandigarh Over Safety Violations

Paneer Crackdown: 450 Kg Seized in Chandigarh Over Safety Violations

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In a major crackdown on unauthorised dairy sales, food safety officials from the Chandigarh Health Department raided a shop and a nearby vehicle in Bapudham Colony, Sector 26, early Wednesday morning. They seized approximately 450 kilograms of paneer, along with samples of desi ghee and curd. The raid began around 7 a.m. at House No. 714/2, where inspectors found the paneer stored both inside the shop and in a pickup vehicle parked outside.

No FSSAI Licence: Two Challans Issued

Authorities issued challans under Section 63 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, to both the shopkeeper and the vehicle operator for selling food items without a valid FSSAI licence. Officials confirmed that the shop operated illegally from a residential property without complying with hygiene standards. The team collected paneer, ghee, and curd samples, which they will send to an FSSAI-authorised food lab for analysis. Officials stated that further action will follow if the products are found to violate safety standards.

Health Department Urges Consumer Caution

Sukhwinder Singh, Designated Officer-cum-Licensing Authority for Food Safety, warned residents not to be swayed by low prices.

“You can’t produce paneer for ₹250 per kg. It takes at least 3 litres of milk to make 1 kg of paneer, and the processing cost alone crosses ₹300,” he explained.

The Director of Health Services, UT Chandigarh, advised consumers to purchase food only from licensed and hygienic outlets and report any suspicious practices to the Department of Food Safety, located at the Government Multi-Speciality Hospital, Sector 16.

Try These Easy Home Tests for Adulterated Paneer

Worried about fake or adulterated paneer? Here are two simple tests you can try at home to check its purity before eating.

  • Iodine Test

Boil a small piece of paneer. Add a few drops of iodine tincture.

    • If it turns blue, the paneer may be artificial.
    • If it retains its colour, it’s likely safe.
  • Toor Dal Test

Cool boiled paneer in water. Add a few grains of toor dal and let it sit for 10 minutes.

    • If the water turns light red, contamination is likely.
    • If there’s no colour change, the paneer is likely pure.

Source: The Times of India

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