Food Regulator To Conduct Nationwide Survey On Milk And Milk Products, Here’s Why

The milk we drink is pure or adulterated? We’ve often pondered the answer to this question, and now, we may have some clarification. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced that it plans to conduct surveillance focusing only on milk and milk products. In a statement issued on May 25, the country’s food regulator said it would conduct a nationwide survey to prevent adulteration of milk and milk products. According to the press release, the pan-India effort will focus on milk and milk products like khoa, whey, paneer, ghee, butter, curd and ice cream. Samples will be collected from both organized and unorganized sectors in all states and union territories across the country.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will conduct nationwide surveillance on milk and milk products in its ongoing efforts to prevent adulteration of milk and milk products. This pan-India surveillance will be carried out by collecting samples from both large-scale… pic.twitter.com/ybsm605C7J— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2023

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So, why did FSSAI take up milk to conduct a nationwide survey? “The rationale behind choosing milk is because of its indispensable role in our food culture, either as a fresh fluid or as a processed dairy product. Milk contains important micronutrients and macronutrients. Every Aging people include milk or milk products in their daily diet.Lifestyle patterns and increasing health consciousness are the key drivers for the growth of milk and milk products in India. FSSAI.

The objective of FSSAI is to check milk and milk products sold in the country for compliance with quality and safety parameters, identify hotspots of adulteration, and formulate corrective measures or strategies based on the findings and suggest the way forward. Is.
First, FSSAI 2020 and 2022 also conducted milk survey across India. Milk was tested for pesticide residues, heavy metals and antibiotics. The results of these surveys indicated that milk in these states is safe for most consumption.

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