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FDCA Seizes 4.4 Tons of Suspected Adulterated Ghee and Butter in Gujarat 0

Overview In a decisive move against food safety violations, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) of Aravalli, Gujarat, along with the Police Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), raided M/s Bapashri Dairy Products in Bhiloda, Aravalli. The joint team seized over 4.4 tons of ghee and butter, suspected to be substandard or adulterated,

Gujarat Watermelon Get Clean Chit: No Artificial Colours Found 0

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April 21, 2025

Report Amid rising concerns and social media claims about using artificial colouring to make watermelons appear fresher, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) stepped up with a swift and thorough inspection drive. The FDCA inspected nearly 350 watermelon vendors across Gujarat and collected over 400 samples. Under the Food Safety on Wheels initiative,

FSSAI Launches Paneer Safety Check Nationwide 0

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March 3, 2025

Report Following alarming paneer inspection results in Gujarat, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a nationwide food safety evaluation. The agency instructed all state food safety commissioners to begin testing paneer samples to assess potential adulteration and contamination. State Authorities Conduct Extensive Sampling Food safety officers across the country have

FDCA Seizes Contaminated Paneer in Gujarat Dairy Raid 0
- Food Safety
- February 6, 2025
Report On February 4, 2025, the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) raided Dwarkesh Dairy Products in Ahmedabad, Guajrat seizing 1,500 kilograms of contaminated paneer and raw materials used in production. The FDCA’s special squad from Gandhinagar carried out the raid based on a confidential tip-off. During the operation, officials discovered adulterants, including palm oil
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Gujarat FDCA Confirms Adulteration-Free Milk After Extensive Inspections 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 6, 2025
Report In December 2024, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) inspected over 22 lakh litres of milk across the state and confirmed that none of the samples showed signs of adulteration. Comprehensive Inspections Across Borders and Dairies The FDCA rigorously inspected state borders, scrutinized tankers entering Gujarat, and monitored dairies across the state.
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8.3% of Food Samples in Gujarat Fail Safety Standards: Union Government 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 10, 2024
Report During the current Parliament session, the Union government disclosed that 8.3% of food samples tested in Gujarat this year did not meet food safety standards. Between April and September, authorities examined 4,316 samples, with 360 failing quality inspections. Over the last three years, Gujarat reported significant numbers of food safety violations. Inspectors found 824,
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