Ahmedabad Civic Body Seals Lollipop Manufacturing Unit; Seizes 1,500 kg Stock

Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) health and food department on Monday sealed a confectionery manufacturing unit in Hirawadi, Isanpur, after finding it producing lollipops under a retailer’s food licence and allegedly violating food safety norms.

During the inspection, officials found lollipops being manufactured in unhygienic conditions and seized around 1,500 kg of stock worth ₹4.5 lakh.

The action was taken against Manan Food, located on GD High School Road in Hirawadi. The unit, owned by Nareshbhai Ghanshyambhai Mangwani, was manufacturing mixed-flavour lollipops classified as sugar-boiled confectionery.

According to AMC officials, the unit was operating with a retailer licence issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, despite being engaged in manufacturing activities.

Officials also found alleged violations of food safety requirements under Schedule 4 of the Act. The premises were reportedly in poor hygienic condition, with accumulated waste and scrap material. Workers were allegedly not wearing mandatory protective gear, including caps, aprons and gloves, and did not have medical fitness certificates.

Citing public health concerns and the alleged violations, the AMC department sealed the unit with immediate effect. DeshGujarat