26, 000 food samples found adulterated or misbranded in 2018-19

NEW DELHI: In 2018-19, 94,288 samples of processed food were analysed in the country. Out of this 26,077 samples were found adulterated or misbranded, Union minister of state for food processing industries Rameswar Teli said.

He said this while responding to a written question on food adulteration and enforcement of standards in Rajya Sabha on Friday.
He added that a total of 32.8 crore rupees were raised as penalties last year.
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