Govardhan Ghee Sale Stopped In Indore Depot

Food Safety Administration officials in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, stopped the sale of around 25,000 litres of Govardhan ghee worth nearly ₹1.5 crore at a company depot on Friday. The depot, located on AB Road, is a major supply centre for Govardhan ghee in the state.

The action was taken under a special campaign launched in July 2026 to check the quality of milk and milk-based products. The campaign aims to monitor dairy products entering the state from other regions.

Following instructions from Indore Collector Shivam Verma, food safety officials inspected the Parag Milk Foods Limited depot and found Govardhan brand ghee being stored and sold. The officials collected 20 samples of ghee in different pack sizes for laboratory testing.

The stock will remain unavailable for sale until the test reports are received and further orders are issued. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Western Region, Indore Branch team also collected samples after being informed about the company's central food licence.

In another action, officials inspected Bhavanya Enterprises in the South Harshiddhi area and collected four samples of Gopishree brand ghee for testing. Around 312 litres of ghee worth ₹1.24 lakh were seized under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

The department also inspected a restaurant in Vijay Nagar following a complaint and found the kitchen lacking required cleanliness and hygiene standards. Samples of paneer, curd, and spices were collected and sent to the State Food Testing Laboratory in Bhopal.

Establishments in Mhow were also inspected, and six samples of gram flour (besan), sweets, sugar, and namkeen were collected. All samples have been sent for testing, and further legal action will be taken after receiving the reports.

The special campaign launched in Madhya Pradesh aims to ensure the quality and safety of milk and milk-based products in the state. The campaign is a step towards protecting consumers from adulterated and unsafe products.

The action taken by the Food Safety Administration officials in Indore is a significant step towards ensuring the quality and safety of food products in the state. The campaign will continue to monitor dairy products and take action against establishments that fail to meet the required standards.

The seizure of the ghee stock and collection of samples for testing are expected to have a significant impact on the dairy industry in Madhya Pradesh. The campaign is a reminder to establishments to maintain the required standards of quality and safety to avoid legal action.

In conclusion, the stoppage of the sale of Govardhan ghee in Indore depot is a significant development in the state's efforts to ensure the quality and safety of food products. The campaign launched by the Food Safety Administration is a step towards protecting consumers and promoting a safe and healthy food environment in Madhya Pradesh.