Uttar Pradesh to shut dairy units using harmful chemicals

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed food safety officials to shut down any dairy unit found using harmful chemicals, foreign fats, or other adulterants in milk and products. The Food Safety and Drug Administration issued strict enforcement directives on Sunday as part of an ongoing campaign against adulteration, indiatvnews.com reports.

The move aims to ensure pure and safe milk and dairy products reach the public. Officials have been instructed to conduct regular checks and take immediate action against violators.

No timeline for the crackdown has been announced. The government has warned that repeated offenders will face permanent closure of their units.