Mumbai, 16 Oct

(HS): The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has banned lose sale of

edible Masala. Only packed with proper labelling can be sold in the retail

market.

The Masala in

the name of 100% pure and organic is being sold in the market. The claim of purity, natural and organic with

the name and address of the manufacturer, will have to be mentioned on the

packets and is required will have to be proved on scientific parameters by the

manufacturers.

The FDA action

was taken to ensure safety of the consumers.

The FDA has also

made it clear that ingredients of the Masala cannot be dried near garbage

dumps, drainage, cattle sheds or at any unsanitary places, or even tar roads. If

found violating the rules, the Masala producer will face stern action.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar