Delhi Sweets Alert: Food Adulteration Crackdown Ahead of Festivities

As Delhi gears up for the festive season, the Crime Branch is enhancing its focus on food adulteration. Recent inspections across major markets uncovered over 2,800 kg of unsafe khoya and butter, with alarming findings including detergent in paneer samples and hazardous chemicals in synthetic milk. Authorities are particularly concerned about adulterants such as sodium hydrosulfite, sawdust, and brick powder being used to deceive consumers.

The Food Safety Department, in collaboration with the Delhi Police Crime Branch, is conducting joint raids based on intelligence and consumer complaints. While police gather leads, food safety officers collect samples for laboratory testing. High-risk food categories like milk, meat, ghee, and khoya are under increased scrutiny. Consumers are advised to check for FSSAI registration and report any suspected cases of adulteration through official channels to ensure food safety.