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Maharashtra FDA bans loose spice powder sales, orders Statewide crackdown on adulteration

Reported by The Hindu 15 Oct 2026, 8:12 pm IST 1 min read

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The Food Safety Commissioner’s order bans prohibited colouring agents, including Metanil Yellow and Rhodamine B, and adulterants such as brick powder and chalk, and requires all spice powders to be packed and sealed at the place of production before sale

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Section: India
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026, 8:12 pm IST
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