Pralhad Joshi writes to JP Nadda to act against erring establishments, ensure safety standards for food

ANI April 4, 2025 143 views

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has raised serious concerns about widespread paneer adulteration across Indian markets. In a letter to Health Minister JP Nadda, he highlighted the increasing number of consumer complaints registered with the National Consumer Helpline. Joshi warned that fake and adulterated food items could lead to severe health risks for consumers. He urged immediate action to ensure strict compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.

"Consumption of such fake and adulterated food items may also lead to severe and chronic health issues" - Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi, April 4: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday wrote to his cabinet colleague JP Nadda, urging immediate action against erring establishments to protect public health and ensure consumer trust.

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Joshi writes to Nadda highlighting widespread paneer adulteration

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National Consumer Helpline receives multiple food safety complaints

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Urgent measures needed to protect consumer health

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Strict adherence to Food Safety Standards Act requested

He wrote to Nadda, who is the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, after the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) received complaints over the sale of adulterated paneer in markets in the past few days.

Joshi in his letter claimed that fake and adulterated paneer were being sold in fast food joints, restaurants and other markets across the country.

"These incidents have led to increasing public anxiety and complaints about the quality and safety of the food being consumed, especially amongst the consumers who rely on paneer as a primary source of nutrition," Joshi's letter read.

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He said that several complaints on the above issue have been registered by consumers on the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) portal, highlighting the rising trend of sale and use of fake and adulterated paneer all over the country. "Consumption of such fake and adulterated food items may also lead to severe and chronic health issues."

He urged Nadda to take necessary measures so that food safety standards are strictly adhered to across the country.

"As the issue of food safety standards is governed by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, I request you to take necessary measures so that food safety standards are strictly adhered to across the country," he added.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some action against food adulteration! I've stopped eating paneer from local shops after my nephew fell sick last month. Strict enforcement is long overdue. 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the concern, why only focus on paneer? There are so many other adulterated foods in the market. The food safety system needs complete overhaul.
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Sanjay T.
Good initiative but implementation is key. We've seen many such announcements before. Hope this time there's actual ground action and regular checks.
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Ananya R.
As a mother, this scares me so much! My kids love paneer dishes. How are we supposed to know what's safe to buy? 😟 Maybe time to switch to homemade only.
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Vikram P.
The timing is interesting - just before elections. But I'll take any food safety measures, regardless of political motives. Public health should be priority #1.
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Neha S.
Can we get some transparency on which brands/stores were found selling fake paneer? Consumers deserve to know where NOT to shop!

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Pralhad Joshi JP Nadda Food Safety Paneer Adulteration Consumer Protection Health Ministry
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