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Haryana Expands Drug-Free Campaign to Scrutinize Fitness Products
Haryana has widened its campaign against drugs to also check some products used for fitness and energy.
Officials inspected 61 businesses across the state on October 5.
They collected 73 samples, including protein powders and energy drinks.
The samples are being tested in laboratories.
Officials say they will decide what to do after the test results come back.
In Rohtak, they found a protein powder whose label made a claim that was not supported.
Its label also lacked required details, including an expiry date and the maker’s address.
The government says businesses that put young people’s health at risk may face strict action.
Haryana expanded its Drug-free Haryana campaign to scrutinize fitness and energy products used by young people.
The Haryana Food and Drug Administration inspected 61 establishments across the state on October 5.
Officials collected 73 samples of nutraceuticals, protein powders and energy drinks for testing.
Testing is underway at state food laboratories in Chandigarh and Karnal and at NABL-accredited laboratories.
A protein powder found in Rohtak lacked mandatory label details, prompting legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Who
- The Haryana Food and Drug Administration and businesses selling or making fitness and energy products.
- What
- Haryana expanded its anti-drug campaign to check the quality and labeling of products such as protein powders, nutraceuticals and energy drinks.
- Where
- Across Haryana, with testing at state food laboratories in Chandigarh and Karnal and at NABL-accredited laboratories; a labeling violation was found in Rohtak.
- When
- Special inspections took place on October 5; the government statement was reported on October 8.
- Why
- The government said the effort aims to protect young people from substance abuse and health risks and encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Key facts
- Inspections
- 61 establishments inspected
- Samples collected
- 73 samples of nutraceuticals, protein powders and energy drinks
- Inspection date
- October 5
- Inspection scope
- All districts of Haryana
- Testing locations
- State Food Laboratories in Chandigarh and Karnal, plus NABL-accredited laboratories
- Rohtak finding
- A product labeled “natural protein powder” lacked an expiry date, manufacturer’s address and FSSAI licence number, and claimed to be “100 per cent natural” without substantiation.
- Legal action
- Immediate action was initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Quotes
Haryana government
The state government, quoted in its statement about the campaign expansion.
“The ongoing ‘Drug-free Haryana’ campaign has been expanded, with increased focus on the quality of products related to youth health that are witnessing growing use in the name of enhancing fitness and energy.”
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