ICMR-NIN Study Flags Milk Safety Risks in Hyderabad
A new study by researchers from the ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the Royal Veterinary College, the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and other institutions has identified significant food safety concerns across Hyderabad’s informal milk supply chain. Conducted in the low-income neighbourhoods of Addagutta and Warasiguda, the…
Telangana Seizes ₹9.22 Lakh Cream Stock
The Telangana Food Safety Department has seized 3,800 kg of cream worth ₹9.22 lakh and suspended the food business licences of M/s Saraswathi Dairy Products India Pvt. Ltd. and Divya Enterprises following inspections carried out on July 7 and 8 in Sangareddy district. Officials uncovered multiple food safety violations, including misbranding of products such as…
Rajasthan HC Orders Dairy Quality Inspections
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the State Government to conduct inspections of major dairy cooperatives, including Saras (RCDF), Amul, Lotus and Mother Dairy, to examine the measures they have adopted to prevent the sale of synthetic milk and other adulterated dairy products. The direction was issued by a Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice…
Maharashtra Tightens Milk Safety Enforcement
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced stricter enforcement of milk safety regulations, warning that violations could attract penalties of up to ₹10 lakh as part of a major crackdown on adulteration and food safety breaches. According to the report, the FDA plans to intensify inspections across the milk supply chain, including collection…
Aavin Faces Quality Concerns in Milk Procurement
More than 60% of the milk procured by Aavin in 10 district unions during May 2026 failed to meet the cooperative’s minimum quality standards, raising concerns over milk quality and procurement practices in Tamil Nadu. According to Aavin’s official records, milk sourced from districts including Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Vellore, Ranipet, Kanniyakumari, Villupuram and Virudhunagar did not…
Food Poisoning Rise Exposes Food Safety Gaps
India has witnessed a concerning rise in reported food poisoning incidents, highlighting persistent gaps in food safety surveillance, hygiene practices and regulatory enforcement, according to an analysis by The Hindu. The report, based on official data, notes that food poisoning cases have increased in recent years, with outbreaks frequently linked to contaminated meals served at…
Milk Blending Protest Targets Adulteration Concerns
In a symbolic protest against milk adulteration and what they describe as inconsistent quality standards, dairy farmers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, introduced mock milk variants labeled M0, M20, M50, and M100, drawing a comparison with India’s ethanol-blended fuel categories such as E20 petrol. Under the demonstration, M0 represented pure milk, while M20 and M50 symbolized milk…
Fake Milk Industry Evolves as Counterfeit Dairy Surges
India’s dairy sector is facing a growing challenge from counterfeit and adulterated products as fraudsters increasingly target high-volume dairy categories such as milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and cheese. According to the ASPA-CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India report, reported counterfeiting incidents across India increased 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared with 2018, with…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about…
Karnataka HC Backs Probe Into Doctor’s Viral Food Reel
The Karnataka High Court has permitted an investigation into a doctor who posted a viral social media reel alleging the presence of harmful substances in food products, observing that public communication by professionals must be responsible and supported by evidence. During the hearing, the Court remarked that individuals cannot “generate panic like this” through social…