Adulterated Coconut Oil Row: SHRC Steps In as Farmers Demand Crackdown0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
• February 20, 2026

Key Update  The alleged large-scale manufacture and sale of adulterated coconut oil in north Kerala has raised serious food safety concerns. Acting on complaints, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has directed the Food Safety Commissioner to conduct an urgent inquiry and submit a report within 15 days. The intervention highlights the potential public health