In a major crackdown on substandard food products, health authorities in Jaipur confiscated a massive quantity of vegetable sauce ready for market distribution. The action highlights ongoing concerns about food safety compliance in local manufacturing units.
Complaints Trigger Inspection at Manufacturing Unit
A team of food safety officers from the health department took decisive action on Wednesday against Messrs Riddhi Siddhi Enterprises. The firm, located in Kanota, manufactures the 'Super Se Upar' brand vegetable sauce. The raid was initiated following specific complaints from consumers regarding the poor quality of the sauce and was also informed by previous inspection reports.
Dr. Manish Mittal, Chief Medical and Health Officer Jaipur (II), stated that a team was dispatched to the company's facility immediately after receiving the quality complaints. During the thorough inspection, officials uncovered a series of regulatory failures.
Multiple Violations Uncovered During Raid
The inspection revealed a troubling lack of compliance with basic food safety norms. Although the firm possessed a food license, it was not displayed as mandated by regulations. The operator, Tirthraj Sharma, who was present during the action, failed to produce several critical documents.
Officials noted the following key violations:
- Absence of pest control records at the manufacturing site.
- Failure to present the water test report for the water used in production.
- Inability to provide medical fitness certificates for the food handlers working at the unit.
Furthermore, the overall cleanliness at the plant was found to be below standard. Due to these hygiene and documentation lapses, the department will issue an improvement notice to the firm.
Past Record and Pending Legal Action
This is not the first time the company has faced legal scrutiny. Officials confirmed that cases under the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) are already pending in court against Riddhi Siddhi Enterprises. This history of non-compliance added urgency to the latest inspection.
The seized stock, weighing a substantial 1,411 kilograms, was packed and ready for dispatch. Samples collected from the batch have been sent to the Central State Food Laboratory for detailed quality and safety analysis.
The final course of action, which could include penalties or further legal proceedings, will be determined under the FSSA once the laboratory test results are received. This seizure serves as a stern warning to other food manufacturers to strictly adhere to safety standards or face similar consequences.
