FDA Seizes 397.6 Kg Ghee Stock Worth ₹2.75 Lakh In Nashik; Action Against Unlicensed Seller
Nashik: With the aim of ensuring that citizens across the state have access to safe, hygienic, and high-quality food, and to guarantee the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a state-wide special inspection drive for milk and dairy products. As part of this campaign, an inspection was conducted on August 10 at…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nashik has seized 397.6 kg of ghee, worth ₹2.75 lakh, from unlicensed seller Sanjay Bhagchand Burad. This action is part of a state-wide inspection campaign focused on milk and dairy products to ensure adherence to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. During the inspection on August 10, it was found that ghee from various brands was being stored without proper licensing.
The seized items include KMP Krishna Cow Ghee, Madhuli Cow Ghee, and Shreemayee Cow Ghee. Samples are currently being sent to a lab for analysis, and the establishment has been served with a notice to cease operations immediately. The FDA's action, led by Food Safety Officers Rutuja Navale and Abhay Khedkar, is aimed at safeguarding public health and enforcing compliance with food safety regulations.
On August 7, another inspection was conducted at a milk vendor's shop in Anakwade, Nandgaon Taluka, where cow's milk was found to be stored in unhygienic conditions and of substandard quality. A sample of the milk was collected, and the rest was destroyed. The FDA remains committed to rigorous enforcement of food safety rules across rural areas, urging food business operators to comply with legal standards regarding hygiene and the safe handling of food products.
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