Indore Food Safety Crackdown Intensifies Ahead Of Festivals, 965 Inspections, ₹50 Lakh Fines Reported
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): To provide safe food and sweets during festivals, Collector Shivam Verma directed the Food Safety Administration to intensify inspections of food products. Special attention will be given to sweets, 'namkeen', 'mawa', ghee, edible oils and other festive food items to prevent adulteration and ensure food safety. Verma issued the directions during a district-level advisory…
Indore's food safety authorities are ramping up inspections ahead of festivals to ensure the safety and quality of food products. Collector Shivam Verma directed the Food Safety Administration to focus particularly on sweets, namkeen, mawa, ghee, edible oils, and other festive items, in order to prevent adulteration and maintain food safety standards.
At a district-level advisory committee meeting, Verma emphasized the need for strict action against establishments selling substandard food items, and for officials to monitor cleanliness, food quality, and hygiene in various establishments. Between April 1 and September 30, 2026, the department conducted 965 inspections, tested 2,046 food samples, filed 38 court cases, and imposed fines totaling Rs 50 lakh after guilty verdicts.
The department seized approximately 31,000 kg of food products, valued at around Rs 86 lakh, during the 2026-27 financial year. Additionally, the department conducted public awareness programmes and training sessions to educate consumers and food businesses about safe food practices.
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