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Fresh tests by Guj FDCA nail Nestle, Capital, SK products for Lead, MSG
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Suja Nair Shirodkar
June 27 , 2015
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Results of fresh tests conducted by Gujarat FDCA on various brands of
noodles available in the state, have once again indicated that Nestle's
Maggi was high on Lead with presence of MSG. Apart from Nestle, products
of players like Capital Foods, Gujarat, and S K Foods have shown
presence of Lead and MSG. Interestingly, ITC’s Sunfeast Yippee has been
given clean chit.
According to Dr H G Koshia, commissioner, FDCA,
Gujarat, the tests were part of state-wide screening and testing of top
running food brands, which were carried out following incidences of
misbranding of food products.
He adds, “As drug regulator, it is
primary responsibility to ensure that there is no repeat of such
incidents. To ensure the same, we have started a detailed initiative to
screen the entire market for any malpractices or misbranding.”
The
tests were carried out on almost eight to nine top brands available in
the state. Dr Koshia explains, “As of now, eight to nine brands are
under our scanner, wherein we are painstakingly collecting and testing
the samples as per the norms set by FSSAI.”
Masala Noodle Pack
manufactured by Tit Bit Foods (India) Pvt. Ltd; Hindustan Unilever Ltd’s
(HUL’s) Chinese range of 'Knorr' instant noodles; and Top Ramen by
Nissin Foods; were among the other brands that were tested.
Dr
Koshia informed that test results for the rest of the brands were yet to
come and on receipt of the same, Gujarat regulators would be taking
appropriate action.
It is understood that as of now, Gujarat
FDCA has issued showcause notices to companies concerned under the
provision of Section 30 of the FSS Act, 2006. Also on immediate basis,
they have asked the companies to stop and recall the products from the
market. Till date, Maggi products worth Rs 9 crore 27 lakh have been
recalled from Gujarat.
On a concluding note, Dr Koshia warned
that companies flouting rules and regulations would be severely punished
as per law for putting the lives of consumers at risk.
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