Muzaffarnagar Food Safety Department Seizes Edible Oil, Flavouring Agent Worth Rs 7 Lakh

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has carried out a major action in Muzaffarnagar, seizing food oil and other material valued at more than 7 lakh rupees. The action was conducted at two establishments in Budhana as part of efforts to ensure that people receive safe and quality food products during the upcoming Navratri festival and to prevent adulteration.

The department’s team collected a total of 15 samples of food products from Parasnath Oil Mill Private Limited and Riddhi Trading Company in Budhana. Along with this, approximately 15 quintals of multi-source edible oil and 11 litres of flavouring agent, valued at about 7 lakh 5 thousand 450 rupees, were seized.

According to the information received, the action was taken on the instructions of the Commissioner and on the orders of the District Magistrate. The team operated under the leadership of Assistant Commissioner Food-II Mrs Archana Dheeran and Chief Food Safety Officer Akshay Pradhan.

The action was carried out on 9 October 2026 at Parasnath Oil Mill Private Limited, located on Eidgah Road in Budhana tehsil. The team collected 9 samples of multi-source edible oil in different packs from the premises for testing.

After this, an inspection was also conducted at Riddhi Trading Company, another firm belonging to food business operator Pradeep Jain. From this establishment, the officials collected 2 samples of cooking medium, 3 samples of flavouring agent and 1 sample of palm oil.

The department said that a total of 15 samples were collected from the two establishments. These samples have been sent to the laboratory as per the rules. The samples will now be tested, and further action will be taken according to the law after the laboratory reports are received.

The department said that approximately 15 quintals of food oil and 11 litres of flavouring agent were seized from the two establishments. The seizure has been recorded as part of the action, while the next steps will depend on the laboratory findings.

Food Safety Officers Sandeep Singh, Dr Vishal Chaudhary, Dr Ashwini Kumar, Sunil Kumar, Poonam Kumari and Neha Chaudhary were present during the action.

The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has made it clear that its campaign against adulteration will continue during the festival period. The department said the purpose of the campaign is to ensure the availability of safe and quality food products for people.