Oct 29, 2014

Administration slaps Rs 20,000 fine on private dairy

LUCKNOW: A fine of Rs 20,000 has been imposed on Maa Laxmi Dairy, Vishal Khand in Gomtinagar for a sub-standard paneer taken from the shop on September 24, 2013. The laboratory report found the fat to be 41.5%, while as per laid down norms of Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006 (along with rule of 2011), the fat content should not be less than 50%.
No other contaminant was found. Hence under section 49/51 of the said Act, fine has been imposed on the proprietor Jitendra Pal. Meanwhile, food safety officials took three samples of paneer, curd and besan laddoo from Balaji Sweets & Dhaba in Vibhuti Khand, and have sent the samples for further testing. The department has also urged public to inform them about suspected adulterated or sub-standard food on the helpline number 1800-180-5533.

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