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FDA seizes Rs 1.94 crore loose edible oil in Beed
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized adulterated loose edible oil worth Rs 1.94 crore from multiple establishments in Beed district of Maharashtra. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde confirmed the action and…
The Story in Brief
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized adulterated loose edible oil worth Rs 1.94 crore from multiple establishments in Beed district of Maharashtra. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde confirmed the action and advised citizens to avoid buying loose cooking oil. He urged people to ensure that any edible oil they purchase has a proper FSSAI clearance along with a manufacturing and expiry date.
The Indian Opinion
The FDA's seizure is a welcome crackdown on adulteration, but it is just a drop in the ocean. What about the thousands of unlicensed godowns across Maharashtra? The real test is whether the state can follow this with a sustained, surprise inspection drive and punish offenders under the Food Safety Act, not just seize stock. Will the FDA name those behind the racket next?
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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