Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Strict Law to Curb Food Adulteration
The Chief Minister of Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, has ordered officials to create a strict law to stop people from adding harmful chemicals to food and medicines.
He is worried because many people are getting sick from eating vegetables, fruits, and milk that have been treated with chemicals.
These chemicals are used to make the food last longer or look ripe, but they can be very bad for our health.
Some products are even being sold as 'organic' when they are not.
The Chief Minister wants officials to study laws from other countries and then make a new law in Telangana.
They will start testing this new law in a small area first.
People can also call a special number to report any problems they see.
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered the formulation of a strict law to curb food and medicine adulteration.
Increasing cases of adulteration in vegetables, fruits, milk, and medicines are causing health issues.
Chemicals are used to extend shelf life and artificially ripen fruits, leading to health problems.
Officials were directed to study strict laws from other countries and prepare a comprehensive report.
A pilot project will be implemented in the CURE region, with a toll-free number and whistleblowers for complaints.
- Who
- Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and government officials
- What
- Introduction of a strict law to curb food and medicine adulteration
- When
- Review meeting held on Saturday
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To address health issues caused by adulteration and to prevent the sale of mislabeled organic products
Government
Public
Need for Strict Law
Government
The government believes a strict law is necessary to curb the growing menace of food and medicine adulteration.
Public
The public is concerned about health issues due to adulteration and supports stricter regulations.
- Chief Minister
- A Revanth Reddy
- Act Reviewed
- Telangana Food Adulteration and Drug Control Act (TGFADCA)
- Pilot Project Area
- CURE region
- Complaint Mechanism
- Toll-free number and whistleblowers
- Main Concerns
- Adulteration of vegetables, fruits, milk, and medicines
