Action taken under ‘Shuddh Aahar–Milawat Par Waar’ campaign; investigation underway into misleading labelling and promotion of Nepal-made ‘CHOICE’ sunflower oil
Three establishments inspected and six food samples collected in a single day
Jaipur, October 2026 : The Rajasthan Food Safety Department has seized approximately 22,000 kg of edible oil from a warehouse in Bikaner as part of its ongoing ‘Shuddh Aahar–Milawat Par Waar’ (Pure Food, Action Against Adulteration) campaign aimed at ensuring the availability of safe and unadulterated food products to the public.
Acting under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, and under the direction of Principal Secretary, Medical and Health, Gayatri Rathore, the department has intensified enforcement measures across the state.
Following directions from Food Safety and Drug Control Commissioner Avichal Chaturvedi, under the guidance of Additional Commissioner Bhagwat Singh and the supervision of Joint Commissioner V.P. Sharma, a central food safety team inspected three establishments in Bikaner in a single day.
During the inspections, six food samples were collected for testing, while approximately 22,000 kg of edible oil was seized from a warehouse in the Bichhwal Industrial Area.
22,000 Kg of Edible Oil Seized from Warehouse
The food safety team inspected the warehouse of M/s Laxmi Narayan Bhanwar Lal in the Bichhwal Industrial Area and seized approximately 22,000 kg of edible oil.
The seized products included ‘CHOICE’ brand sunflower oil manufactured in Nepal and ‘Baba Ramdev Chhap’ mustard oil.
Three samples of edible oil were collected for laboratory testing during the operation. The department is also investigating aspects related to the labelling and promotion of ‘CHOICE’ sunflower oil to determine whether the applicable requirements have been followed.
Two Other Establishments Inspected
The food safety team also inspected M/s Nagad Narayan Agro Industries, where one sample of coconut peda was collected for testing.
In addition, two food samples were collected from the manufacturing unit of M/s Shri Bishanlal Babulal in the Rani Bazar Industrial Area.
Thus, a total of six food samples were collected from three establishments in Bikaner in a single day. Improvement notices will be issued to the concerned firms regarding deficiencies identified during the inspections.
Enhanced Monitoring of Food Quality During Festive Season
Additional Commissioner Bhagwat Singh said the Food Safety Department had intensified enforcement against businesses involved in food adulteration and violations of food safety standards in view of the upcoming Diwali festival.
Intensive inspections are being conducted to monitor the manufacturing, storage, transportation and sale of edible oil, ghee, mawa (khoya), sweets and other food products.
He said the department was keeping a close watch on misleading labelling, improper promotional claims and the sale of adulterated or unsafe food products.
Violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed under it will invite legal action in accordance with the law.
Depending on the findings and the nature of each case, action against food business operators may include testing of food samples, seizure of products, suspension or cancellation of licences and prosecution under the applicable legal provisions.
Appeal to Food Businesses to Follow Safety Standards
The Food Safety Department has urged food business operators to ensure that food products are manufactured, stored and sold in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Businesses have also been advised to comply with applicable packaging and labelling requirements.
The department reiterated that enforcement action would continue under the campaign against businesses found endangering public health through the sale of adulterated or unsafe food products.
