2 min learnMumbaiJul 3, 2026 09:47 PM IST
The Maharashtra Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday issued a statewide order tightening meals security norms throughout the milk provide chain after inspections uncovered repeated situations of adulteration, artificial milk manufacturing and different violations.
The order, issued by Meals Security Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe below the Meals Security and Requirements Act, applies with quick impact to exploit assortment centres, dairies, transporters, distributors, wholesalers and retailers.
“Milk just isn’t merely a meals product; it’s a dietary basis for tens of millions of youngsters, moms, sufferers and senior residents. Adulterating milk quantities to enjoying with public well being. Such practices won’t be tolerated in Maharashtra,” Mundhe stated.
The FDA stated inspections had detected dilution of milk with water, manufacture of artificial milk utilizing chemical substances akin to urea, detergents and formalin, sale of artificial milk as recent milk, antibiotic residues past permissible limits, poor hygiene and failure to keep up the chilly chain.
Beneath the brand new norms, all operators should preserve traceability information from assortment to sale, guarantee correct chilly chain, use meals grade tools and implement meals security administration methods. Uncooked milk containers should be labelled “RAW MILK” with a warning that the milk must be boiled earlier than consumption, whereas pasteurised milk should be bought solely in sealed, labelled packs.
The FDA stated enforcement would lengthen throughout the provision chain, with repeat offenders and excessive danger companies dealing with enhanced surveillance. It additionally introduced particular inspection drives throughout festivals akin to Ganeshotsav, Diwali, Holi, Navratri and Raksha Bandhan, when demand for dairy merchandise peaks.
