Milk Adultration

A survey conducted three months ago showed in generalthat milk adulteration was low in southern India than compared to north India, FSSAI said.

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.

A survey conducted three months ago showed in generalthat milk adulteration was low in southern India than compared to north India, FSSAI said.

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals - adversely affecting the health of the people - punishable with life imprisonment.