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Supplement Store Raided: 75kg Wrappers, 100kg Supplements Seized
29 Jul
Summary
- 75 kg of empty wrappers and 100 kg of supplements were seized.
- Suspected repackaging and misbranding violations are under investigation.
- Four supplement samples sent for laboratory analysis.
On Wednesday, the food safety team of the health department conducted a surprise inspection at a supplement store on Tibba Road. Officials seized approximately 75 kg of imported empty nutritional supplement wrappers, 100 kg of health supplements, and 36 boxes of artificial flavoring agents.
This action was taken due to suspicions of possible violations related to repackaging and misbranding. The recovered materials could potentially be misused for illegal marketing of food supplements. The seized stock is under investigation according to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
To assess product quality and safety, four samples were collected for laboratory analysis. These included Weight Gainer, Isopure Whey Protein, Whey Protein, and Ultra Pure Whey Formula. The results of this analysis will determine further legal action.
Dr. Ashish Chawla, District Health Officer, emphasized the department's commitment to ensuring only safe and genuine food products reach the market. He urged all food business operators to comply with FSSAI norms, including proper sourcing, licensing, and labeling. The recovery of unauthorized packaging and flavoring agents is a significant concern, posing risks to consumer health.
The health department plans to continue enforcement drives against food adulteration and misbranding throughout Ludhiana district. Consumers are advised to purchase supplements from authorized retailers and verify product details before buying.
