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Food Regulator To Conduct Nationwide Survey On Milk And Milk Products, Here’s Why
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Food Regulator To Conduct Nationwide Survey On Milk And Milk Products, Here’s Why

[ad_1] Is the milk that we drink pure or is it adulterated? We have often pondered the answer to this question, and now, we may get some clarity. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that it plans to conduct surveillance solely focused on milk and milk products. In a statement released on May 25, the country's food regulator stated that it would conduct a nationwide survey to curb adulteration of milk and milk products. The pan-India effort will focus on milk and milk products like khoa, chhena, paneer, ghee, butter, curd and ice cream as per the press release. Samples will be collected from both organised and unorganised sectors in all states and Union territories across the country.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will conduct n...
FSSAI Asks States To Deploy Mobile Testing Vans To Check Milk Adulteration
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FSSAI Asks States To Deploy Mobile Testing Vans To Check Milk Adulteration

[ad_1] Holi 2023 is right around the corner. One of the primary festivals of the Hindu calendar, it is celebrated with much aplomb across the country especially in the Northern belt. During this festival, it is customary to put colours and gulaal on each other and also consume special Holi dishes. Thandai is one such refreshing drink that is typically prepared on Holi. Since it uses milk as an ingredient, it is important to keep a check on milk adulteration during the festive season. In light of this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked states and Union Territories to deploy mobile testing vans to check milk quality.As per a statement released on March 4, the FSSAI has asked states and UT's to keep a check on quality of milk and milk products, keeping in mi...