FDA Raids Luxury Hotels, Restaurants In Massive Anti-Adulteration Drive In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): After Food and Drug Administration Department (FDA) in Maharashtra raided food outlets there, an anti-adulteration drive has been intensified in Madhya Pradesh. The FDA and Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) mobile court conducted raids, issued challan, imposed fines against high-end restaurants and hotels in last couple of days. Those covered under the check drive…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra initiated an anti-adulteration campaign, which has now expanded to Madhya Pradesh. In a coordinated effort with the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC), mobile courts conducted raids on high-end restaurants and hotels across the city. Major establishments like Bansal One, DB Mall, and venues on Narmadapuram Road were among those targeted.
The operation, led by special municipal magistrate (first class) Tarunendra Pratap Singh, yielded 90 challans and 90 registered cases of food safety regulation violations. Authorities recovered Rs 5.80 lakh in fines during the crackdown. Despite a nationwide adulteration rate of 16%, Madhya Pradesh has seen a decline in food item adulteration over the past four years, with the current percentage at 11%.
The state's food and drug laboratories face challenges due to limited capacity in major cities such as Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur, hindering regular monitoring efforts.
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