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.