Acting on a tip off, Food Safety Officer (FSO) Anantnag along with D.O Sher Bagh on Friday raided the premises at Nazuk Mohalla, Anantnag and found the culprits processing ghee like substance from fat spread and vegetable fat.
During the preliminary investigation, it was found that the same substance was being sold to the general public as ‘ghee’.
Meanwhile, FSO Anantnag has requested the general public to purchase only properly labeled ghee with relevant FSSAI certifications and stay away from counterfeit products.
Further, the department has taken up the matter with Police authorities for a detailed investigation in the matter to enable the Department to book all those who are involved in the illegal practice.
