Mumbai, 21 Aug (HS):

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned sale of loose edible

oil from a packed oil tin or packets. FDA has stated that the decision to

impose the ban has been taken in favour of the health of consumers.

On every pack of oil

name of producer, quantity and other details must be mentioned. The retailers

cannot open the containers on demand of the customers and dispense the oil

without packs. The date from which the rules will be implemented and the

disposal of stocks with the producers will be announced soon.

ADULTERATION: FDA has made ruler relating to

adulteration of edible oil stricter. Those found adulterating oil may face a

fine up to Rs 10 lakh and/or imprisonment. The provision of the punishment is

applicable to owner of company, partners, manager and others who indulge in adulterating

the edible oil.

The guilty may face punishments as mentioned above

and also licence may be cancelled.

FDA field officers have been instructed to implement

the rules uniformly in effective manner.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar