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Haryana Deploys Mobile Food Safety Vans for On-the-Spot Adulteration Tests
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:15
Haryana Deploys Mobile Food Safety Vans for On-the-Spot Adulteration Tests
- •Haryana has deployed five mobile food safety vans, provided by FSSAI, to conduct on-the-spot adulteration tests for everyday food items.
- •Consumers can get food samples like milk, spices, pulses, and edible oils tested for a nominal fee of Rs 20, with preliminary results available in 10-12 minutes.
- •The mobile laboratories will operate rotationally at high-footfall locations such as bus stands, schools, colleges, and markets.
- •The initiative aims to make food safety testing accessible, strengthen awareness about adulteration, and serve as an enforcement tool during public gatherings.
- •Food safety officers will also conduct awareness programs on food adulteration, fortified foods, nutrition labels, and hygienic food handling.
Key Questions Answered
Citizens can get everyday food items like milk, spices, pulses, and edible oils tested for adulteration for a nominal fee of Rs 20 per sample using the mobile vans. Preliminary results are generally available within 10 to 12 minutes.
The five mobile food safety vans provided by the FSSAI are deployed on a rotational basis at public places, markets, bus stands, schools, colleges, and other high-footfall locations across Haryana. They also serve as enforcement tools during fairs, festivals, and large public gatherings.
If a food sample is found suspect or fails the preliminary screening test, officials will take further action in accordance with prescribed food safety regulations.
