Jaipur. In a proactive move to ensure public health during the festive season, the Food Safety team under the Chief Medical and Health Officer of Jaipur Second has launched a rigorous inspection drive. Acting under the directives of Additional Chief Secretary Gayatri Rathore and Commissioner Avichal Chaturvedi, the department is executing a special campaign aimed at curbing food adulteration in the lead-up to Diwali.
The inspection teams focused their efforts on the Chaksu, Dudu, and Naraina regions, where several prominent sweet establishments were scrutinized. In Chaksu, officials collected six samples, including mawa and various milk-based sweets, from local businesses such as Khandelwal Misthan Bhandar, Jodhpur Sweets, Bhagwati Jodhpur Misthan Bhandar, and Shri Jodhpur Misthan Bhandar. These samples have been dispatched to the state laboratory for analysis, and further legal action will be determined based on the findings.
Expanding the scope of the operation, the teams visited Dudu and Naraina to monitor quality standards. Samples of mawa, peda, motichoor laddus, paneer, and malai barfi were collected from outlets including Annapurna Jodhpur Misthan Bhandar, Agarwal Sweets, Shankar Misthan Bhandar, Gopal Dairy and Sweets, and Nav Durga Jodhpur Misthan Bhandar. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to maintain strict adherence to the Food Safety and Standards Act.
Beyond sampling, the officials provided clear directives to shop operators regarding hygiene and safety protocols. Business owners were instructed to prioritize the use of high-quality raw materials, limit the use of artificial food coloring, and ensure that all products are stored in covered containers. Furthermore, the teams emphasized the necessity of maintaining clean premises and displaying valid food licenses prominently within their shops.
The administration has reiterated that any establishment found violating the established safety standards will face strict consequences. This ongoing campaign serves as a warning to vendors that the health of consumers remains the top priority during the high-demand festive period. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any concerns regarding the quality of food products sold in their local markets.