(a) the steps taken to strictly enforce the Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order, 1998;
(b) whether a large number of cases related to distribution of adulterated oils have been reported recently; and
(c) if so, the number of such cases reported during the last three years, State-wise and year-wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION ( DR. AKHILESH PRASAD SINGH )
(a): Some of the State Governments/UT Administrations which have not implemented the Edible Oils Packaging (Regulation) Order, 1998 or have granted exemptions/extensions for varying period of time deferring the implementation of the Order have been reiterated the need to implement the Order in letter and spirit.
(b) & (c): No specific complaints on the distribution of adulterated oils have been received.