Archive · 22 Aug 2025
FSSAI Seizes Adulterated Ghee; Vaid Reappointed at Biotechnology University
The FSSAI found ghee that was not pure and seized about 6,500 kg from a dairy in Rajkot.
Tests showed the ghee had vegetable fat mixed in.
The company had a chance to dispute the findings but didn't.
The FSSAI then seized all remaining ghee and ingredients and will conduct further testing.
Also, Sudhir Vaid was reappointed as Chairman of the Gujarat Biotechnology University's Advisory Council.
FSSAI seized approximately 6,500 kg of adulterated ghee.
The ghee was seized from Korova Milk Product Private Limited in Rajkot, Gujarat.
Samples were confirmed as "sub-standard" and adulterated with vegetable fat.
The Food Business Operator was given a month to appeal the findings.
Sudhir Vaid reappointed as Chairman of Advisory Council of Gujarat Biotechnology University.
- Who
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Sudhir Vaid
- What
- FSSAI seized 6,500 kg of adulterated ghee and Sudhir Vaid reappointed.
- When
- Follow-up inspection was conducted on August 20, 2025.
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Why
- The ghee was adulterated and in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011.
Food Safety Authority
Dairy Unit
Adulteration of Ghee
Food Safety Authority
Enforcing food safety regulations.
Dairy Unit
Production of ghee that does not meet food safety standards.
- Seized Amount
- 6,500 kg
- Value of Ghee
- Rs 35 lakh
- Location
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Violation
- Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011
- Adulterant
- Vegetable fat
- Dairy Unit
- Korova Milk Product Private Limited
- Advisory Council Chair
- Sudhir Vaid
- Reappointment term
- 3 years, effective October 14, 2025
