Dehradun: In the run-up to Diwali, the Food and Drug Administration teams on Tuesday launched a campaign against the sale of synthetic and adulterated khoya/mawa (reduced dry milk used in sweets) in the state. The teams held random inspections at some of the most prominent khoya supply centres of Dehradun, including those at Hanuman Chowk and Canal Road. The teams also collected the samples of khoya kept at these centres.
Senior Food Safety Officer Ramesh Singh told TOI, “Besides, checking the sale of adulterated and synthetic khoya, we are also requesting the wholesalers as well as the retailers to follow the social distancing norms and not sell any product to people who were not wearing masks. In the inspections on Tuesday, we have directed the wholesalers and retailers to ensure that only a limited number of customers are allowed inside the shop. They were also asked to develop a mechanism through which the supply could be made without overcrowding at shops.”
Singh pointed out that the drive is being led by departmental head ASP Mithlesh Kumar Singh. “The samples have been taken and further steps will be taken after we get the test reports. Taking into account the festive season, we will soon be starting the drive against adulterated sweets and other food products as well.”