Moradabad: It may be a little difficult to believe but nonetheless its true. The Food and Supply Department recovered heaps of bones from a biscuit and rusk factory located in Katghar area of Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, while conducting raid on Monday.
Confirming the news, City Magistrate, AK Srivastav said, “We conducted raid based on some inputs, have recovered heaps of bones,” as per ANI.
He also said that the factory was indulging in child labour. “Children below 14 years were working inside,” Srivastav added.
Though he said that it was a matter of investigation, it was “clear, under the circumstance the material was produced” that it was not as per established food standards.
The well known food factory is situated on Rampur road. The authorities subsequently cancelled the licence of the factory.
The raiding team sealed the factory and the samples which were collected were sent to the state laboratory.
Reports said that animal bones were allegedly being used for making eatable products.
Reports also said that the owner of the factory could face a jail term and a fine of Rs five lakh if tests confirmed adulteration or presence of ingredients which were unsafe for human health.
15 children were reportedly rescued from the factory premises The district labour inspector was summoned by the raiding team after children were found working in the factory.
The Centre had recently announced setting up of a task force to recommend changes in the Food Safety and Standards Act. This is the legislation which regulates food quality in the country.
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