Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Iconic Food Brands
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of newly appointed Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has intensified its “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign, taking strict action against several well-known food establishments over hygiene and food safety violations. During a two-day statewide drive, FDA officials conducted 24 targeted raids across Maharashtra, focusing on dairy establishments, hotels,…
Maharashtra Fake Milk Racket Sparks Food Safety Alarm
Maharashtra’s recent crackdown on a large-scale synthetic milk racket has highlighted how adulterated milk can be manufactured using detergent powder, palm oil, shampoo, low-grade milk powder and chemical additives to closely resemble genuine milk in appearance and fat content, raising serious public health concerns. According to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigators suspect…
Bengaluru Trusts Branded Ghee, Questions Purity
A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that while Bengaluru consumers overwhelmingly prefer branded and packaged ghee, concerns over product purity remain high amid growing awareness of food adulteration. The survey found that 89% of urban households purchase branded or packaged ghee, 22% prepare ghee at home, and 10% still buy loose or unbranded ghee from local…
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…