Maharashtra FDA Slams Milk Adulteration, Issues Strict New Rules
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Why in news
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statewide order tightening food safety norms to curb widespread milk adulteration and synthetic milk production.
Background
The order mandates traceability records, cold chain maintenance, and food-grade equipment for all milk supply chain actors. It covers collection centers, dairies, transporters, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in Maharashtra.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyFood and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body responsible for food safety and drug monitoring in Maharashtra.
- FactThe order applies to the entire supply chain including collection centers, dairies, transporters, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
- S&TSynthetic milk production is a form of food adulteration involving non-dairy substances to mimic milk properties.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the institutional and logistical challenges in ensuring food safety and traceability across complex supply chains in India's dairy sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight gap: Difficulty in monitoring decentralized micro-retailers and informal collection centers for food-grade compliance.
- Traceability bottleneck: Lack of a unified digital ledger for real-time tracking from farm-gate to retail point.
Keywords: Food Safety and Standards · Supply Chain Traceability · Public Health Regulation · Adulteration Control · Cold Chain Logistics
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