FSSAI Cracks Down on Unsafe Alkaline Water in Gujarat: Black Particles and Unapproved Substance Found
Your "healthy" alkaline water may not be safe: FSSAI finds black particles, unapproved substance in Gujarat factory raid
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized stocks worth ₹31.61 lakh (approximately $38,000 USD) from an alkaline water manufacturer in Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat, after discovering serious food safety violations, including black particles and the presence of non-permitted fulvic acid. This action underscores FSSAI's commitment to consumer safety and regulatory compliance.
- 01FSSAI conducted inspections following a consumer complaint about an alkaline water manufacturer in Gujarat.
- 02Serious violations included missing product names, ingredient declarations, and visible black particles in the water.
- 03Stocks worth ₹31.61 lakh were seized, and legal proceedings were initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.
- 04Laboratory tests revealed the presence of fulvic acid, which is not permitted in alkaline water.
- 05FSSAI emphasizes the importance of compliance with food safety standards to protect consumer health.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken decisive action against an alkaline water manufacturer based in Savli, Vadodara, Gujarat, after inspections revealed serious violations of food safety and labeling standards. Following a consumer complaint submitted through the Food Safety Connect portal, FSSAI's western regional office initiated a detailed inspection. Inspectors uncovered multiple irregularities, including missing product names and ingredient declarations on the packaging, as well as visible black particles in the bottled water. In total, stocks worth ₹31.61 lakh (approximately $38,000 USD) were seized, and formal legal proceedings were launched under the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Further laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of fulvic acid, a non-permitted substance introduced through black mineral materials, violating FSSAI regulations. This incident highlights FSSAI's commitment to ensuring that food and beverage products in India are safe and compliant with regulatory standards, emphasizing the importance of transparent ingredient declarations to protect consumer health.
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This enforcement action ensures that consumers in India can trust the safety and quality of the alkaline water products they purchase.
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