FDA seize suspected adulterated food items worth ₹ 14.35 lakh
Hindustan TimesAs part of its special drive during the Ganesh Festival, the Food and Drug Administration Pune seized samples of suspected adulterated and substandard food items worth ₹ 14.35 lakh, the officials said. During the special drive Food Business Operators and food items were checked for adulteration, hygiene and absolute implementation of food safety norms, the officials said. Suresh Annapure, joint commissioner, FDA, Pune division, said the drive was carried out in the interest of public health and safety for effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the regulations of 2011.’ ‘During the Ganesh festival, the FDA conducted a significant operation in Pune district and region. Annapure said that samples of the suspected food items are sent to the laboratory for analysis and the reports are awaited.
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