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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Ahead of Onam, 17,000 litres of spurious, sub-standard coconut oil seized in inspections
The Commissionerate of Food Safety has seized over 17,000 litres of spurious and sub-standard coconut oil in 1,014 raids conducted across the State in the last one month. Food safety officials have collected 469 samples of coconut oil for testing and action initiated. Notices have been issued to 25 coconut oil manufacturing/trading institutions. Legal measures have also been initiated against coconut oil manufacturers selling fake brands such as Kera Soorya, Kera Haritham and Kuttanadan Kera, with fake Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences. The total number of inspections conducted in the State by officials since April to check the quality of coconut oil in the open market would come to 21,030. So far, cases have been filed against 331 institutions and a fine amounting to ₹63 lakh was collected from 1,613 institutions. With the festive season ahead, the checks conducted by the wing would be expanded to ensure that safe and quality-assured food items alone are sold in the market. Special squads of food safety officers will conduct special inspections in districts from next week. Night-time raids will also be conducted, which will cover 'thattukada' or wayside eateries that function in the evening Directions have been issued to officials to focus on markets, eateries, wayside shops, baking units and catering units while conducting raids. Edible oils, ghee, jaggery, milk, milk products, payasam mixes, grains, fruits, chips, fruits and vegetables would be subjected to closer inspection A special squad will be set up at district headquarters to meet additional demands or emergency situations Food safety officials have reiterated that no food business operations may function without a valid FSSAI licence and that all food handlers will have to have health certificates. All labelling norms have to be followed by shops when selling packed foods. The public can call the toll-free number, 1800 425 1125, to register any complaints regarding food safety.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
16k litres of fake coconut oil seized
T'puram: The state govt seized 16,565 litres of coconut oil of suspicious quality in seven districts after the food safety department conducted surprise inspections of production and marketing centres, said health minister Veena George. The inspections were conducted after complaints regarding the quality of coconut oil were received by the department due to rising prices. The minister stated that inspections will continue. The largest seizure of fake coconut oil was from Kollam district. In Kollam, 9,337 litres of coconut oil, including 5,800 litres of the Kera Surya and Kera Haritham brands, were seized, which were packed with fake FSSAI numbers and addresses for sale. In Alappuzha, 6,530 litres of fake coconut oil were seized. The public can report complaints about the quality of coconut oil to toll-free number 1800 425 1125. TNN Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
The Hindu
12-08-2025
- The Hindu
Food Safety wing seizes 16,565 litres of spurious coconut oil in raids
In surprise raids conducted at coconut oil manufacturing and trading centres in seven districts in Kerala as part of Operation Life, the Food Safety wing seized 16,565 litres of coconut oil, the quality of which was suspect. The surprise raids were conducted by the Food Safety wing following a glut of complaints about substandard coconut oil flooding the market, now that the price of coconut oil in the open market has skyrocketed. The maximum quantity of substandard or spurious coconut oil was seized from Kollam district. About 9,337 litres of coconut oil not meeting the standards, including 5,800 litres of coconut oil which had been packed under the brand names Kera Soorya and Kera Haritham with fake FSSAI number and manufacturing address, was seized from Kollam. A total of 6,530 litres of spurious coconut oil was seized from Alappuzha district, including 2,480 litres of coconut oil in the brand name Hari Geetham from a shop in Mannarassala. The raids were conducted by special squads of Food Safety officials under the Assistant Food Safety Commissioners in districts. The officials have collected 11 statutory samples and 20 surveillance samples. Inspections to continue The inspections will continue in the coming days and stringent action would be taken against those engaged in the adulteration of coconut oil, the Health department said. The public can pass on any complaints regarding the quality of coconut oil using the toll-free number 1800 425 1125.
