milk adulteration Archives

Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0
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- August 9, 2025
Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and
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Adulteration in Milk-Based Products Rises Sharply in Chandigarh 0
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- April 10, 2025
Report Chandigarh’s rising rate of food adulteration has raised serious public health concerns despite the UT administration’s claims of effective food safety monitoring. In 2024–25, nearly 22% of milk-based products samples failed to meet food safety standards. During a recent Lok Sabha session, Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, revealed that
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Upa-Lokayukta of AP Orders Quarterly Inspections to Combat Milk Adulteration 0
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- March 28, 2025
Report The Upa-Lokayukta of Andhra Pradesh, P. Rajani, has instructed the Commissioner of Food Safety to carry out unannounced inspections of milk dairies, chilling facilities, and suppliers at least once per quarter. This directive, in line with the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSAI), 2006, aims to combat milk adulteration issues reported across the State.
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ED Raids MP Dairy Farm Over Fake Lab Certificates and Adulterated Milk 0

Report On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched searches at multiple locations in Madhya Pradesh in connection with Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Pvt Ltd. The company is under investigation for producing and distributing tainted milk products, both locally and internationally, using counterfeit laboratory certificates. Action Against Company Directors The ED’s operation targets the directors of

Haryana Urged to Tackle Food Adulteration, Fill Safety Officer Vacancies 0

Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana government to decide within 60 days regarding changes to laws aimed at tackling milk adulteration with harmful substances. This decision follows a request for legal amendments to address health concerns related to food adulteration. Court Highlights Unfilled Vacancies in Food Safety Department In addition

Gujarat FDCA Confirms Adulteration-Free Milk After Extensive Inspections 0

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.