Delhi steps up food safety checks ahead of festive season; over 2,800 kg of unsafe food destroyed

September 8, 2026 2:27 PM

Delhi steps up food safety checks ahead of festive season; over 2,800 kg of unsafe food destroyed

With the festive season approaching, Delhi’s Food Safety Department on Monday stepped up inspections across major food markets, resulting in the destruction of more than 2,800 kg of unsafe and abandoned food products, including khoya, dhaap and butter. The enforcement drive was carried out following directions from Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, who said the festive rush should not come at the cost of food safety. “Festive preparations must not come at the cost of food safety. W...

Invoke MCOCA against those involved in food adulteration, prepare watertight cases: Shinde

August 12, 2026 9:19 AM

Invoke MCOCA against those involved in food adulteration, prepare watertight cases: Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed that those involved in food adulteration be booked under the stringent anti-organised crime law, the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), saying such unscrupulous elements are putting the health of citizens, particularly youngsters, at grave risk. The direction came amidst the ongoing state-wide crackdown by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on food safety violations and adulteration. Shinde held a meeting ...