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safefoodmitra.com · 2023-11-03 18:04:53
Despite annual inspections and sampling, followed by hefty penalties for violations, reining in food adulteration remains a Sisyphean task for the Mohali health department, more so during the festive season. This year, so far 197 samples have been tested and 32 cases of adulteration have been detected, again around 16%, reflecting no increase in compliance to food safety. The samples collected were mostly of milk products, dhoda, sugar and sweets. Reports of failed samples revealed use of synthetic sugar and colours in sweets by manufacturers. In April this year, the then additional deputy commissioner (General) Amaninder Kaur Brar had imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on Sagar Ratna restaurant in Baltana for violating food safety norms. Samples of green sauce were taken from the restaurant and sent for testing that revealed use of sub-standard ingredients.

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