Candygate! Over 9,000 kg lollipops, candies adulterated with talcum powder seized
The shocking incident came to light when an FDA team raided the confectionery in the Palda area of the city and impounded the sweet items comprising 5,600 kg of candy and 4,200 kg of lollipop
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) department raided KS Industries located in Udyog Nagar, Palda locality of Indore
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) department seized over 9,000 kg of lollipops and candies adulterated with non-edible items like talcum powder from a factory in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
The shocking incident came to light when an FDA team raided the confectionery in the Palda area of the city and impounded the sweet items comprising 5,600 kg of candy and 4,200 kg of lollipop.
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Marico to give pure honey certificates
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The packaged honey category has been in the midst of controversy in recent weeks, after research and advocacy organisation Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said in a report that the honey sold by ten brands including Dabur, Patanjali, Zandu, Hitkari and Apis Himalaya are adulterated with sugar syrup.
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The foods regulator has said it is closely examining the findings submitted by CSE and considering evolving guidelines for the category.
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Marico has started a consumer communication exercise encouraging consumers to “receive their own” Saffola honey certificate for every bottle they buy, the company announced on Monday. The company said the certificate is an assurance that the brand “goes through 60+ quality checks”.
Consumer Protection Body Asks FSSAI to Take Action Against Adulteration Reported in Honey Brands
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has asked food regulator FSSAI to take appropriate action against adulteration reported in certain honey brands and also extended cooperation for investigation for taking class action.
Last week, environment watchdog CSE claimed that honey sold by several major brands in India has been found to be adulterated with sugar syrup. However, the companies have refuted the claims.
In an official statement, the consumer affairs ministry expressed concern over the reported adulteration of honey. It has been reported to the Department that most of the honey brands sold in the market are adulterated with sugar syrup. This is a serious matter as it will compromise our health in the troubled times of COVID-19 and add to the risk of COVID-19, the ministry said.