Counterfeit Amul ghee manufacturing unit busted in North Gujarat; ₹70k worth of products seized

Palanpur: Officials from the Food and Drug Regulation Authority raided Jalaram Enterprise at Charotar Logistics Park on December 4, uncovering a counterfeit ghee production operation. Approximately 89 kg of counterfeit Amul-branded ghee and 53 kg of vegetable fat were seized during the operation.

The proprietor, Prakashbhai Amrutlal Gurjar, admitted to running the business without a valid food license. Investigators found that interesterified vegetable fat was being mixed and packaged as ghee. This operation violated food safety norms, raising significant concerns about public health.

Dr. H.G. Koshia, Commissioner of Food Safety, reiterated the authority’s commitment to protecting citizens from unsafe food. “Strict action will be taken against those involved in adulteration and counterfeit food production,” he stated.

The raid also revealed previous legal action against Gurjar, including a ₹1.25 lakh fine. The confiscated items, valued at ₹74,640, included branded ghee packages and loose fat products. Legal proceedings are underway, and further investigations aim to curb such fraudulent practices. DeshGujarat