(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to prevent adulteration in packed milk; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to prevent adulteration in packed milk; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI HUKUMDEO NARAYAN YADAV )
(a) & (b): Adulteration in any food item including milk is checked under the Provisions
of Prevention of Food Adulteration (PFA) Act, which is administered by the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare.
The standards for milk have been prescribed under the PFA Rules, 1955, along with
specifications for packaging materials.
The Food (Health) Authorities in the States/U.Ts have been requested, by the Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare, from time to time to take necessary action to keep a vigil on the
quality of milk sold as they are responsible for implementation of PFA Act, 1954 and PFA
Rules, 1955.