Muzaffarnagar Food Safety Department Seizes 20 Kg Ghee Ahead of Navratri
In view of the upcoming Navratri festival, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has launched an anti-adulteration campaign in Muzaffarnagar district to ensure that the general public
In view of the upcoming Navratri festival, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has launched an anti-adulteration campaign in Muzaffarnagar district to ensure that the general public receives quality and safe food and beverages. Action under the campaign was carried out on 08/10/ 2026 to prevent adulteration in food products.
The campaign was conducted on the directions of the Commissioner, Lucknow, and in compliance with the orders of the District Magistrate. The team of Food Safety Officers worked under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Food II, Smt. Archana Dheeran, and Chief Food Safety Officer Shri Akshay Pradhan.
As part of the action, one legal sample each of ghee and butter was collected for testing from Mursaleen’s dairy establishment located in village Bahedi, under Tehsil Sadar. In addition, 20 kg of ghee was seized during the action.
The team also collected legal samples of mixed milk, khoya, paneer, ghee and curd from Sherkhan’s dairy located in village Rohana Kalan. One sample of each food product was taken, making a total of five samples collected for testing.
The collected samples have been sent to a laboratory for examination as per the prescribed procedure. Further action will be taken according to the rules after the test reports are received.
Food Safety Officers Shri Sandeep Singh, Dr. Vishal Chaudhary, Dr. Ashwini Kumar, Shri Sunil Kumar, Smt. Poonam Kumari and Smt. Neha Chaudhary were present during the action.
The department said that its campaign against adulteration will continue so that the general public can be provided safe and quality food products.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department launch the campaign in Muzaffarnagar?
The department launched the campaign ahead of Navratri to ensure that the public receives safe and quality food and beverages and to prevent adulteration.
How much ghee was seized during the campaign?
The team seized 20 kg of ghee.
Where were food samples collected?
Samples were collected from Mursaleen’s dairy in village Bahedi and Sherkhan’s dairy in village Rohana Kalan.
Which products were sampled at Sherkhan’s dairy?
The team collected samples of mixed milk, khoya, paneer, ghee and curd.
What will happen after the samples are tested?
Further action will be taken according to the rules after the laboratory test reports are received.
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