Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders, Mixed Spices to Curb Adulteration
The order requires sealed packaging at production, bans adulterants and ethylene oxide, and sets testing and labeling rules for manufacturers and sellers.
- On Thursday, Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued an order banning the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and mixed spices across Maharashtra, requiring all products to be properly packed and sealed at the place of production before distribution.
- This initiative aims to curb widespread adulteration and unhygienic manufacturing practices, prohibiting harmful substances like Metanil Yellow, Rhodamine, Sudan dyes, and Lead Chromate while banning drying spices on public roads or near drains and cattle sheds.
- Manufacturers must adhere to strict labeling requirements including FSSAI licence numbers, batch numbers, and manufacturing dates, while Mundhe emphasized that businesses cannot make unsubstantiated claims regarding purity or health benefits without evidence.
- Violations could result in product seizures, license cancellations, or court cases; under the Standards Act, selling substandard food attracts fines up to ₹5 lakh, while cases involving death carry life imprisonment and minimum fines of ₹10 lakh.
- Designated officers must submit monthly enforcement reports to senior officials, and consumers can report suspected adulteration or unhygienic practices via the FDA's toll-free helpline 1800 222 365 or online grievance portal at complaints.mahafda.in.
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The Maharashtra FDA has banned the sale of loose and unpackaged spice powders statewide to curb adulteration. Issued by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the order mandates sealed packaging at manufacturing sites, strict FSSAI licensing, detailed labelling, hygiene standards, and valid proof for organic or purity claims across all food sellers. 📰 Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders; Here's Why.
Maharashtra FDA bans sale of loose spice powders, mixed spices to curb adulteration
Maharashtra's FDA has implemented a ban on the sale of loose and unpacked spice powders. This initiative aims to prevent adulteration and ensure traceability of spice products. Businesses involved in spice processing must comply with strict packaging and labelling regulations. The order also prohibits harmful substances used in spices, ensuring only permitted sterilisation methods are utilized. Violations of these regulations could lead to sever…
Maharashtra FDA bans loose spice powder sales, orders Statewide crackdown on adulteration
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Maharashtra FDA restricts sale of unpacked spices, bans ethylene oxide sterilisation
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