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FSSAI Seizes Rs 31 Lakh Water Stock Over Contamination
7 May
Summary
- FSSAI seized alkaline water stocks valued at Rs 31.61 lakh.
- Inspectors found black particles and blackish-brown discolouration.
- Fulvic acid, not permitted by FSSAI, was detected in the water.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated stringent enforcement measures against a Gujarat-based company manufacturing alkaline water. This action followed a consumer complaint regarding inadequate grievance redressal, leading to an inspection of the facility in Savli, Vadodara.
During the inspection, FSSAI officials identified several critical breaches of food safety and labelling regulations. The product's name was missing from the front packaging, ingredient declarations were absent, and visible black particles were found within the bottled water. Technical examination also revealed discolouration and sediment, along with discrepancies between primary and secondary packaging.
Regulatory authorities subsequently seized product stocks valued at approximately Rs 31.61 lakh and commenced legal proceedings. Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of fulvic acid, an ingredient not permitted by FSSAI for such products. Investigators suspect this substance was deliberately added, violating established food safety norms and guidelines for packaged drinking water in India.
