Delhi’s Food Safety Department destroyed 922 kg of unsafe sweets and dairy products (Pankaj Rai)
New Delhi: The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has intensified its crackdown on adulterated and unsafe food products ahead of the festive season. Acting on the Chief Minister’s directions, the Food Safety Department conducted inspections from Nihal Vihar to Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, destroying a total of 922 kilograms of food items considered unfit for consumption.
Of the seized material, 402 kg of sweets and other food products were destroyed in Nihal Vihar, while another 520 kg of spoiled khoya and chhena was disposed of at Mori Gate Khoya Mandi. Officials also collected samples from both locations for laboratory testing.
Food safety teams inspected 13 premises in Nihal Vihar, including unlicensed rasgulla manufacturing units, sweet-making facilities and shops. During the operation, officials destroyed 265 kg of rasgullas, 45 kg of chhena, 80 kg of milk cake and 12 kg of grated coconut.
A total of 14 samples were collected for testing. These included chhena, milk cake, rasgullas, laddoos, rasbhari and paneer.
This time, the department carried out surprise inspections on a holiday, deploying teams simultaneously across different lanes to prevent manufacturers from receiving advance warning. Officials noted that during an earlier inspection on August 26, reaching several units had proved difficult.
At Mori Gate Khoya Mandi, the department destroyed approximately 370 kg of khoya and 150 kg of chhena. According to officials, the products had been found abandoned and were spoiled, with a foul smell.
Three khoya samples were collected for laboratory examination. The department also recalled that approximately 3,050 kg of khoya and paneer had been destroyed at the same market on September 4 during a special inspection conducted around Janmashtami.
The Food Safety Department stated that further action against the concerned businesses would be determined by the inspection findings and laboratory reports. Proceedings would be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and other applicable regulations wherever violations are established.
The department added that inspections, sample collection and monitoring would continue throughout the festive period to prevent the sale of adulterated or unsafe food.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said public health and the quality of food products would not be compromised. With demand for sweets increasing during festivals, she has directed the department to remain vigilant and take strict action against those violating food safety standards.
She warned that businesses putting people’s health at risk for higher profits would not be spared. The government has reiterated that protecting consumers and ensuring the safety of food sold across Delhi remain priorities.
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