508 kg paneer destroyed in Delhi ahead of festive season

The Food Safety Department of the Delhi government has stepped up its crackdown ahead of the festive season, destroying around 508 kg of suspected spurious paneer during an inspection at Okhla Sabzi Mandi on Monday.

The department said it has intensified enforcement and inspection activities across the capital to ensure the availability of safe and hygienic food ahead of festivals, including Raksha Bandhan.

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Government has initiated legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and other applicable rules and regulations in connection with the suspected spurious paneer.

Over the past two days, officials have also collected 22 enforcement samples of various food items from different districts across Delhi. The samples have been sent to designated laboratories for detailed analysis, and further action will be taken based on the test reports.

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said food safety remains a priority for the government, especially during the festive season when demand for milk products, paneer, sweets, edible oils and other food items rises sharply.

(With inputs from PTI)