Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Hyderabad Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations
The Hyderabad City Police and food safety officers conducted a special check on July 17 to ensure food businesses follow safety rules.
They inspected six places, including shops and factories making food like oil, rice, ice cream, and snacks.
They found many problems like dirty places, reused cooking oil, and expired food.
Six people were arrested, and unsafe food items were seized.
The government is serious about stopping food adulteration and wants stricter rules to protect people's health.
Hyderabad City Police and GHMC Food Safety Officers conducted a special drive on July 17 to inspect food businesses for safety violations.
Six establishments, including an edible oil and basmati rice repacking unit, an ice cream manufacturing unit, two murukulu (namkeen) manufacturing units, a bakery, and a retail grocery and dry fruits store, were inspected.
Serious violations were found, including unhygienic conditions, reused cooking oil, artificial food colours, improper storage, expired and misbranded products, lack of FSSAI licences, poor sanitation, pest infestation, and inadequate protective equipment.
Six persons were arrested, and unsafe food items were seized. Food samples were collected for laboratory analysis, and notices were issued for compliance.
The Telangana government is intensifying its campaign against food adulteration, with the Chief Minister directing a zero-tolerance approach and examining proposals for stricter legal provisions and enhanced punishments.
- Who
- Hyderabad City Police Commissioner's Task Force and GHMC Food Safety Officers
- What
- A special drive to inspect and take action against food business operators violating food safety norms
- When
- July 17
- Where
- Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy districts
- Why
- To curb food adulteration, ensure compliance with food safety regulations, and protect public health
Government
Food Business Operators
Strict Enforcement
Government
The government is intensifying efforts to curb food adulteration and ensure public health safety.
Food Business Operators
Some food business operators may argue that the regulations are too stringent and impact their operations.
- Date of Raids
- July 17
- Number of Establishments Inspected
- 6
- Types of Establishments
- Edible oil and basmati rice repacking unit, ice cream manufacturing unit, two murukulu (namkeen) manufacturing units, a bakery, and a retail grocery and dry fruits store
- Number of Arrests
- 6
- Key Violations Found
- Unhygienic conditions, reused cooking oil, artificial food colours, improper storage, expired and misbranded products, lack of FSSAI licences, poor sanitation, pest infestation, inadequate protective equipment, absence of water quality reports and food testing records
- Action Taken
- Seizure of unsafe food items, collection of food samples for laboratory analysis, issuance of notices for compliance