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FDA Suspends License of Natural Dairy in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar After Shocking Inspection
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News18•05-10-2026, 16:28
FDA Suspends License of Natural Dairy in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar After Shocking Inspection
- •The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken strict action against 'Natural Dairy' located in Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
- •During a surprise inspection, officials found the dairy operating under extremely unhygienic conditions, scoring a mere 15 out of 94 points on FSSAI norms.
- •Major violations included the use of illegal plastic cans, a non-functional ETP, lack of employee hygiene, and absence of pest control and water reports.
- •The food license of 'Natural Dairy' has been suspended with immediate effect by the authorities.
- •A total stock worth Rs 42,880 including paneer, cream, and ghee was seized and destroyed on the spot.
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The FDA suspended the license because a surprise inspection revealed extremely unhygienic conditions, scoring a mere 15 out of 94 points under FSSAI norms. Officials found major flaws including poor cleanliness, non-functional effluent treatment plants, illegal plastic cans, and improper milk handling.
During the inspection on October 2, authorities seized and destroyed a stock worth Rs 42,880, which included 59 kg of paneer, 11 kg of cream, and 28 kg of ghee.
The surprise inspection at the dairy located in Yashwant Colony, Ramgiri Nagar, was conducted by a team led by Food Safety Officer Pragya Pramod Surse.
