A gang selling fake ghee has been busted in Delhi and Haryana. This interstate gang used to sell fake ghee through online and print advertisements. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the local police and Central Food Safety Officers, has recovered more than 6500 liters of adulterated ghee and raw material.
FSSAI received information about print and online advertisements of premium cow ghee and regular ghee. Investigation revealed that FSSAI lines and labeling information were missing in the advertisement. This is where FSSAI became apprehensive. Several operations were carried out in Haryana and Delhi under the supervision of Northern Regional Office Director Devesh Kumar Mahala.
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First, the Central Food Safety Officers (CFSOs) along with the local police laid a trap. An officer contacted the seller through the number given in the advertisement. Bought many samples from him. These samples were tested in FSSAI approved NABL accredited lab. Investigation revealed that the sample did not meet the standards of ghee. It contains non-dairy ingredients and vegetable oil.
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It was clear from the lab report that this ghee is dangerous for people’s health. Soon after this the intelligence team of FSSAI became active. He traced the manufacturing site, storage and distribution of the fake ghee manufacturing network. After accurate information, raids were conducted at many places in Haryana and Delhi on June 17. About 6500 liters of adulterated ghee and raw material has been found.
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