Barnala Administration Imposes ₹2.25 Lakh Fine for Food Adulteration
Food adulteration: ₹2.25 lakh fine imposed in 7 cases in Barnala
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The Barnala administration in Punjab, India, has imposed a total fine of ₹2.25 lakh across seven cases of food adulteration. The action follows inspections revealing substandard food products, including milk and cooking oils, with ongoing efforts to ensure food safety through regular sampling and testing.
- 01Total fines of ₹2.25 lakh imposed for food adulteration in Barnala.
- 02Seven cases involved substandard products, including milk cake and mustard oil.
- 03Regular inspections and sampling are mandated by the health department.
- 04Testing is conducted at the Kharar laboratory.
- 05The administration aims to ensure the availability of safe food.
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In a recent crackdown on food adulteration, the Barnala administration in Punjab, India, has levied fines totaling ₹2.25 lakh in seven cases involving substandard food products. Deputy Commissioner Harpreet Singh announced that the health department will conduct regular inspections and sampling to combat adulteration effectively. The cases, adjudicated in the court of the additional deputy commissioner, include various products such as milk cake from a Barnala firm, khoya from Dhanaula, and multiple samples of mustard oil from Ghunas and Tapa. The administration is committed to ensuring the public has access to safe and high-quality food. Between January and March 2026, the department collected 29 samples of food items, with 11 found to be substandard, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining food safety standards.
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This initiative aims to enhance food safety for residents in Barnala, ensuring access to quality food products.
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