FMCG Distributor Federation Calls for Government Action Against Expired Products
FMCG Distributor Body Seeks Govt Crackdown On Expiry Products
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The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has urged the Indian government to address the mishandling of expired food products, warning that inaction poses serious public health risks. The federation highlighted a significant accumulation of expired goods, particularly in Kerala, and called for immediate measures to ensure consumer safety.
- 01AICPDF warns of public health risks from expired FMCG products.
- 02Significant amounts of expired stock, worth nearly ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD), are unattended in Kerala.
- 03The federation demands stricter penalties for non-compliance with food safety norms.
- 04Immediate action is needed for the disposal of expired products and compensation for distributors.
- 05Failure to address the issue could lead to a wider public health crisis.
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The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has raised concerns about the handling of expired and damaged food products within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain in India. In a communication to Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the AICPDF highlighted a 'persistent' issue where large volumes of expired goods remain at distributor points without proper disposal. A recent incident in Kerala, where nearly ₹5 crore (approximately $600,000 USD) worth of expired stock is unattended, has intensified these concerns. AICPDF National President Dhairyashil Patil emphasized that the accumulation of such goods poses a direct threat to consumer safety and could lead to severe health hazards. The federation has called for immediate government action, including the scientific disposal of expired products, timely compensation for distributors, and stricter penalties for non-compliance with food safety regulations. They also advocate for a mandatory standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure uniform practices for handling and destroying expired goods. Ignoring this issue could erode consumer trust and escalate into a broader public health crisis.
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The mishandling of expired products could lead to health risks for consumers, affecting public trust in food safety.
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