FSDA begins recovery proceedings against 25 food businesses in Lko over unpaid court-imposed penalties

FSDA initiated recovery proceedings against 25 food businesses in Lucknow for unpaid court-imposed penalties totaling ₹6.8 lakh.

Violations included lower milk fat or SNF in dairy products and starch adulteration in sweets like peda, affecting milk, curd, paneer, frozen desserts, and more.

Packaged foods lacked mandatory details such as manufacturer name, batch number, packing date, and expiry date, violating packaging and labelling norms.

Continued non-payment may lead to suspension of food licences and closure of business operations.

Recovery certificates were issued after fines remained unpaid despite court orders from the additional district magistrate (east), Lucknow.