FDA Seizes 1.19 Lakh Kg Edible Oil In Beed

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 1,19,187.5 kg of edible oil worth ₹1.94 crore in Beed district. The raids were conducted last week at oil repacking units and establishments dealing in loose edible oil under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign.

The action was carried out under the guidance of FDA Joint Commissioner Shrikant Karkale and Assistant Commissioner Nitin Mohite. The FDA found several violations, including the use of reused tins, unhygienic premises, improper or misleading labelling, unsafe storage, and absence of mandatory quality-control records.

At two units in MIDC Beed, officials seized 66,652.6 kg of oil worth ₹1.05 crore and 45,995.7 kg worth ₹78.22 lakh, citing alleged mislabelling, reused tins, unhygienic conditions, and a lack of quality-control records. Another 4,545.2 kg worth ₹7.24 lakh was seized in Vadwani over similar violations.

Two Majalgaon establishments were found storing loose oil unsafely, leading to seizures of 1,746 kg and 248 kg. The licences of all five units were suspended with immediate effect, and the units were closed.

The FDA drew a total of 27 enforcement samples from the five establishments for further testing. The FDA has advised consumers to purchase edible oil only from licensed vendors and check the FSSAI licence number, manufacturing and expiry dates, batch details, and proper labelling before making a purchase.

The ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign aims to ensure the safety and quality of food products in the state. The FDA's crackdown on edible oil establishments is part of this campaign, which has been ongoing in various districts of Maharashtra.

The FDA's action is expected to have a significant impact on the edible oil market in Beed district. Consumers can now be assured of the quality and safety of edible oil products available in the market.

In recent years, the FDA has been actively involved in ensuring the safety and quality of food products in Maharashtra. The agency has been conducting regular raids and inspections to check for violations and has been taking strict action against establishments found guilty of violating food safety norms.

The suspension of licences and seizure of edible oil worth ₹1.94 crore is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and quality of food products in Beed district. The FDA's efforts are expected to boost consumer confidence in the edible oil market and promote a culture of food safety in the state.

The FDA's advisory to consumers to purchase edible oil only from licensed vendors and check the FSSAI licence number, manufacturing and expiry dates, batch details, and proper labelling before making a purchase is a timely reminder of the importance of food safety. Consumers are advised to be vigilant and ensure that they purchase edible oil products from reputable and licensed vendors.

In conclusion, the FDA's seizure of edible oil worth ₹1.94 crore and suspension of 5 licences in Beed district is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and quality of food products in the state. The agency's efforts are expected to have a positive impact on the edible oil market and promote a culture of food safety in Maharashtra.