A health department team conducted an inspection at a biological firm in the RIICO Industrial Area of Bagru on Wednesday, uncovering multiple violations related to labelling, licensing, and quality compliance.
Key Violations Found
Officials reported that labels on products such as Multi Vitamin B Complex Syrup, Melatonin tablets, and I Fist tablets displayed registration numbers instead of the mandatory FSSAI licence numbers. Additionally, items like Glucose Plus Vitamin B and D2, Renadist Food Supplement, and Pre Biotic capsules lacked the marketing firm's food licence number, contravening the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Quality and Sourcing Issues
Food safety commissioner Dr T Shubhmangala stated that the inspection revealed irregularities in labelling and product quality, including incorrect printing of registration numbers in place of licence numbers and the absence of the marketing firm's licence on some supplement labels. The manufacturer had also failed to get products tested every six months through an FSSAI-authorised laboratory. Furthermore, officials found that Vitamin B and sucralose used in manufacturing were sourced from China, which violates the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017, as such ingredients must be procured through a licensed food importer.
Expired Salt Destroyed
During the inspection, the team destroyed approximately 1,050 kilograms of expired iodised salt.
Samples Collected for Testing
Four samples were collected under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, including Liver Detox Auric, which carried a misleading liver detox claim; Glucose Plus Vitamin D; Plate-M syrup, which claimed to treat anaemia, weakness, and platelet deficiency and was also flagged as misleading; and Shri Shyam brand black salt.
Next Steps
Further action will be taken after laboratory reports are received. The department has issued a corrective notice to the unit under Section 32 of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
