Food safety authorities in India launch inspections and mandate licensing

Food safety administrations in Ranchi and Dhar, India, have intensified inspections and enforcement actions to ensure food quality and prevent adulteration.

In Ranchi, Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri presided over a district-level FSSAI consultative committee meeting. He mandated that all individuals and establishments involved in the production, sale, or use of paneer must obtain mandatory registration. Food safety officers have been directed to conduct regular inspections of hotels, restaurants, and sweet shops, with strict legal action promised against those found using adulterated products.

In Dhar, following directives from Collector Rajiv Ranjan Meena, authorities conducted inspections of dairy farms, sweet manufacturers, and restaurants ahead of upcoming festivals. During these operations, officials collected 34 samples for testing, including items such as barfi, mawa, paneer, and various snacks. Authorities also destroyed expired beverages and burnt cooking oil found on-site. Some establishments received improvement notices for hygiene deficiencies, while one firm faced legal proceedings for operating without valid food registration.