Gandhinagar, Sep 1
In a statewide crackdown on adulterated and substandard food products, the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) of Gujarat seized 46 tonnes of inedible items valued at around Rs 1.8 crore in August.
The raids, carried out across multiple districts, primarily targeted ghee, palm oil, cooking mediums, and silver foil.
Officials said the action was taken to ensure that citizens have access to safe and pure food, particularly during the holy Shravan month. According to FDCA Commissioner H.G. Koshia, nearly 10 raids and 28 samples were collected as part of routine inspections and a special state-wide drive.
Additional seizures worth Rs 1.77 lakh were made during this campaign, with authorities destroying around 32 kg of unsafe stock. The crackdown covered Surat, Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, and Mehsana, among other districts.