{"id":66384,"date":"2024-09-27T10:57:03","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=66384"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:57:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T05:27:04","slug":"fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI\u2019s Special Drive Against Adulteration in Festive Seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The festive season in India is synonymous with difficult-to-resist feasts of sweets, savouries, and dairy products. But during festivals, all these items are in extremely high demand- a factor that promotes adulteration of food, posing a severe threat to public health. Considering the seriousness of the issue, FSSAI has undertaken a special drive to crack down on irregular food operators and ensure that the standards enshrined in food safety are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog focuses on the move taken by FSSAI in implementing monitoring and enforcement regarding food safety, which is a higher priority in high-risk areas that comprise sweets and dairy products, along with festive food markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Growing_Concern_about_Food_Adulteration\" >Growing Concern about Food Adulteration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#FSSAI_Special_Drive_%E2%80%93_Ensuring_Compliance_and_Safety\" >FSSAI Special Drive &#8211; Ensuring Compliance and Safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Legal_Crackdown_Enforcement_and_Penalties\" >Legal Crackdown: Enforcement and Penalties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Talk_To_Expert\" >Talk To Expert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#FSSAIs_Special_Drive_Against_Adulteration_in_Festive_Seasons\" >FSSAI\u2019s Special Drive Against Adulteration in Festive Seasons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Food_Safety_on_Wheels_Mobile_Testing_Labs\" >Food Safety on Wheels: Mobile Testing Labs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Public_Awareness_Campaigns_to_Educate_Consumers\" >Public Awareness Campaigns to Educate Consumers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Difficulties_in_Fighting_Food_Adulteration\" >Difficulties in Fighting Food Adulteration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Improving_Food_Safety_Regulations\" >Improving Food Safety Regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssais-special-drive-against-adulteration-in-festive-seasons\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Concern_about_Food_Adulteration\"><\/span>Growing Concern about Food Adulteration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food adulteration is deliberately contaminating or substituting food with inferior-quality substances. This malpractice increases manifold during the festive season when the demand for sweets and dairy products increases appreciably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, to meet increased demand, certain food operators prepare or produce food items, including the addition of hazardous chemicals, non-permissible additives, or cheaper substitutes. Some of the common areas where adulterations happen are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Milk: <\/strong>Contamination with water, starch, or detergents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ghee and Butter:<\/strong> Adulterated with vanaspati or cheaper oils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Khoya and Paneer:<\/strong> Mixed with starch or synthetic milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sweets: <\/strong>Sweets are adulterated with artificial colours and low-quality ingredients. These adulterants not only lower the quality of the food, but they could also lead to serious health complications like food poisoning, allergic reactions, and even long-term diseases such as cancer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_Special_Drive_%E2%80%93_Ensuring_Compliance_and_Safety\"><\/span>FSSAI Special Drive &#8211; Ensuring Compliance and Safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, FSSAI has launched a countrywide campaign to check food adulteration and ensure the safety of Festival Foods. Measures will be taken to closely monitor the production, sale, and distribution of highly demanded food items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;Monitoring and surveillance by food safety Officers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For this purpose, food safety officers&#8217; increased surveillance and monitoring of food businesses is one of this move&#8217;s major components. The officers have been instructed to step up vigil, particularly in sweets, milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and savouries, so these do not contain harmful adulterants and are within the necessary food safety parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These officers use sophisticated technology, such as surveillance cameras, to surveil food production and storage facilities. Additionally, they still conduct random inspections and collect food samples for testing purposes to detect any form of adulteration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;Targeting High-Risk Areas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI has recognized certain areas and food segments most vulnerable to adulteration during the festive months. These include local sweetshops, milk vendors, and street food markets, where contamination is more likely because of their unregulated nature. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, the campaign has targeted high-risk areas to ensure food sold in these regions meets the stringent safety standards of the FSSAI. This proactive targeting of such areas ensures that consumers enjoy their festive treats without fearing consuming harmful or adulterated foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtain an <a title=\"FSSAI license in India\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>today to ensure your food business complies with FSSAI standards this festive season and contributes to a safer, healthier marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Crackdown_Enforcement_and_Penalties\"><\/span>Legal Crackdown: Enforcement and Penalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI campaign isn&#8217;t just about monitoring; strict enforcement of laws against food safety is also featured. Adulteration by food businesses invites lawsuits, heavy fines, suspension of licenses, and even imprisonment in worse cases. FSSAI has ordered more frequent inspections and heavier fines to strengthen enforcement and dissuade food businesses from adulteration, especially with festivals around the corner when the temptation for corner-cutting becomes high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stricter Penalties as a Deterrent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalties range from fines of INR 5 lakhs, depending on the severity of the violation, to imprisonment under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. In the case of a subsequent offence of a similar nature by the same offender, penalties prescribed are even more severe and include license cancellation. This is a deterrent for food operators to follow high standards for food safety, particularly during festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_To_Expert\"><\/span>Talk To Expert<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"calling-person blog_cta my-4\"> \n\n  \n\n    <div class=\"row\"> \n\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-12\"> \n\n            <div class=\"d-flex flex-nowrap\"> \n\n                <div class=\"user-online\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/img\/user.jpg\" alt=\"corpbiz\"> <\/div> \n\n                <div class=\"user-online-details ms-3 align-self-center\"> \n\n                    <h2 class=\"text-white mt-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAIs_Special_Drive_Against_Adulteration_in_Festive_Seasons\"><\/span> FSSAI\u2019s Special Drive Against Adulteration in Festive Seasons <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> \n\n                    <p class=\"mt-3\"><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i \n\n                            class=\"fa fa-star\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-star-half-full\"><\/i><span \n\n                            class=\"ms-2 text-white\">(4.8)<\/span><\/p> \n\n                <\/div> \n\n            <\/div> \n\n          \n\n        <\/div> \n\n     \n\n        <div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8 mx-auto\"> \n\n            <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-between call-chat\"> <a href=\"tel:919121230280\"> <span>Call Now \n\n            <\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ms-2\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/admin\/style\/images\/userfiles\/image\/new_call_icon.png\" \n\n                alt=\"Call With \" width=\"32px\"> \n\n        <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919289379709&amp;text=Hi, I am Looking For FSSAI Basic.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span>Chat With Us<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ms-2\" \n\n                src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/img\/chat-with-expert.png\" alt=\"Chat With \" width=\"32px\"> <\/a> <\/div> \n\n        <\/div> \n\n    <\/div> \n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Safety_on_Wheels_Mobile_Testing_Labs\"><\/span>Food Safety on Wheels: Mobile Testing Labs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One major highlight of FSSAI&#8217;s campaign is the introduction of Food Safety on Wheels, or mobile food testing laboratories that can conduct on-the-spot checks in markets and food manufacturing hubs. These come with state-of-the-art technology to test food samples for adulterants and contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their mobility allows FSSAI to reach out and monitor even the remote areas, keeping in view food vendors in the informal sector who otherwise risk escaping from scrutiny. The labs can conduct a series of checks on common adulterants in sweets and dairy products, such as synthetic colours, urea, and starch. This will ensure that food safety is confined to urban areas and reaches out to rural and semi-urban markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Mobile Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the benefits of the FSW initiative in the fight against food adulteration are highlighted below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quick Results<\/strong>: Mobile labs can provide extremely fast test results, enabling the government to take immediate punitive action against violators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wider Reach<\/strong>: Doing this over multiple locations will let FSSAI reach a vast geographical area and make even the smallest food vendors compliant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consumer Confidence<\/strong>: Mobile labs in markets reassure consumers that the food they purchase has been tested and is not harmful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_Awareness_Campaigns_to_Educate_Consumers\"><\/span>Public Awareness Campaigns to Educate Consumers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While enforcement is a big part of the FSSAI campaign, creating awareness among the public about food safety is equally important. Whether it concerns the risks of adulteration or ways of protection, the regulatory body has started a number of initiatives to educate consumers. Tips to consumers for avoidance of adulterated food:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buying from Reputable Vendors:<\/strong> Food should always be purchased from licensed and reputed vendors that follow food safety norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label Check:<\/strong> Ensure that foods in packed form have corrective labels, including the FSSAI mark, ingredient usage, and expiration dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be cautious. Uncommon Colours:<\/strong> Bright or unnatural colours in sweets and snacks may signal the use of artificial dyes that harm health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conducting Simple Home Tests:<\/strong> There are many basic tests that a consumer can carry out at home, such as testing for synthetic milk or starch within dairy products. FSSAI is also leveraging social media platforms and traditional media to spread awareness about food safety during the festive season. These efforts empower consumers to make informed decisions and report suspicious food products or vendors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difficulties_in_Fighting_Food_Adulteration\"><\/span>Difficulties in Fighting Food Adulteration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While FSSAI has been proactive in taking action against food adulteration, this fight is not without its share of resistance. Some of the key challenges are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wide Prevalence of Informal Markets:<\/strong> The supply chain of food items in India is dominated by the informal economy, for which regulatory oversight is minimal. This makes it difficult for the authorities to monitor all vendors and manufacturers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Resources:<\/strong> Although highly constructive, mobile testing laboratories, coupled with increased inspections, are some beneficial resources for FSSAI. Resources are further stretched thin during peak festive seasons when foodstuff demand increases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resistance from Food Operators:<\/strong> Perhaps the biggest challenge is the resistance of some food operators to most regulatory interventions. Much of this resistance emanates from ignorance or simply a desire to maximize profits with minimum investments. This, in turn, slows down enforcement efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more Blogs &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-get-fssai-license-for-herbal-products-in-india\/\">How to Get FSSAI License for Herbal Products in India?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Food_Safety_Regulations\"><\/span>Improving Food Safety Regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that the FSSAI has to ensure that the fight against food adulteration is long-term successful, it is working on several fronts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;Strengthening the Legal Framework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI is pushing for amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that would result in more severe punishments for food adulteration. The change would involve increasing fines and imprisonment on more serious grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;Better Infrastructure and Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment in improved food testing technology and mobile laboratories will increase the efficiency of FSSAI&#8217;s surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00b7&nbsp; Collaboration with State Governments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI has been working with state food safety departments to harmonize enforcing food safety standards nationwide through pooling resources, joint inspections, and statewide awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As India enters into its festive season, the safety of food products is of paramount importance. Indeed, this is quite a timely and necessary intervention that FSSAI has undertaken as part of its special campaign against adulteration of food to protect public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pressing for closer surveillance, stern rule enforcement, and deployment of mobile testing laboratories, FSSAI is ensuring the food on our tables is safe for consumption. But the fight against food adulteration has to be carried on with equal vigour on all fronts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a battle that requires proactive participation by consumers, food operators, and regulatory authorities to ensure that food safety standards are always adhered to, not just during festivals. The FSSAI campaign, through continued efforts and vigilance, could reduce the risks associated with food adulteration and ensure a healthy future for one and all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed and protect your health. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\" title=\"Corpbiz\"><strong>Corpbiz <\/strong><\/a> website to join the fight against food adulteration, shop smart, and always check for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>What is the goal of the campaign taken by FSSAI during the festival season?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">To avoid food adulteration during the festival season, when there is a demand for sweets, dairy products, and other festive delicacies, FSSAI launched this special campaign to ensure that food businesses follow safety standards and that consumers are not exposed to the harmful effects of contaminated food.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>Why does the adulteration of food items increase during the festival?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">During festivals, there is usually a growing demand for sweets, savouries, and other dairy products. To fulfil this demand in the shortest amount of time at a reduced cost, some food operators inflate their products with cheaper, harmful substances. This increases the risk of health hazards for consumers.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>What foods are more liable to adulteration on festivals?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Foodstuffs adulteration common in the festive season includes:<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dairy products- paneer, ghee, and khoya.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Indian sweets, like ladies, barfis, and gulab jamun.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Savouries like namkeens and snacks.<br>These items are frequently targeted because of their high demand and perishability.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>How does FSSAI ensure food safety during festivals?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">FSSAI has initiated different measures for ensuring the safety of food:<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Improved surveillance:<\/strong> Food safety officers conduct routine market surveillance, especially of food items that may be in great demand.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Mobile testing laboratories<\/strong>: FSSAI launched mobile food-testing laboratories under its &#8220;Food Safety on Wheels&#8221; initiative to conduct food tests and on-the-spot checks.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Legal enforcement<\/strong>: Food operators found adulterating products are always subject to penalties and fines and may even face imprisonment.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>What penalties do food businesses face if caught adulterating food?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">According to the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, food adulteration is punishable by law; the punishment ranges from a fine of INR 5 lakhs to imprisonment, depending upon the severity of the offence. For the second time, suspension or cancellation of the license can be imposed; apart from this, more serious legal consequences can be imposed.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>How do the FSWs Help combat food adulteration?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The FSWs (Food Safety Wheels) are mobile testing laboratory initiatives by FSSAI. They do on-the-spot testing of food products in the markets and areas of production. These mobile labs help in rapid adulteration detection and allow immediate action, ensuring faster results and greater coverage of inspection areas.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3>What should consumers do to avoid adulterated food?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Consumers can take several precautions to avoid adulterated food:<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Purchase products from reputed and licensed vendors.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Check the certification by FSSAI and the ingredients on the labels.<br>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0Avoid foods with unnatural colours, or strong chemical smells. Perform simple home tests for common adulterants, such as water in milk or synthetic colours in sweets.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more Blogs &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-introduces-instant-license-registration-for-food-businesses\/\">FSSAI Introduces Instant License Registration for Food Businesses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season in India is synonymous with difficult-to-resist feasts of sweets, savouries, and dairy products. But during festivals, all these items are in extremely high demand- a factor that promotes adulteration of food, posing a severe threat to public health. 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