FSDA crackdown: Raids across U.P. target unlawful sale of Halal-certified products
safefoodmitra.com · 2023-11-22 18:07:09
LUCKNOW/GORAKHPUR The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Uttar Pradesh is actively combatting the sale of unauthorised Halal-stamped products across the state. Various FSDA squads conducted raids on stores in the state capital to curb the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of food products with Halal certification, excluding those intended for export. As part of their enforcement efforts, samples were collected during inspections at different establishments on Tuesday. Notably, the FSDA team targeted Spencer’s Retail Private Limited at Ashiana Emerald Mall, seizing five packets of 500 grams of organic ingredients, valued at approximately ₹800, all bearing an unauthorised Halal certificate. Spice Metro Cash And Carry Wholesale Near BBD College faced similar action, with 50 packets of Chaat Masala and 42 packets of Garam Masala, worth approximately ₹3,900 and ₹4,400 respectively, confiscated due to their unauthorised Halal certification.
Blinkit Store in Banthra Karauli also came under scrutiny as 164 packets of Chicken Delite soup (Knorr Brand), valued at approximately ₹11,480, were seized for featuring an unauthorised Halal certificate. Assistant Commissioner of FSDA, SP Singh, said that samples from these establishments were sent to the laboratory for analysis, and legal action would be taken based on the results under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.