SMC cracks down on adulterated dairy products; samples from six units found unsafe
November 20, 2025
Surat: The Food Department of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), along with sanitation staff from respective zones, conducted an intensive inspection of food establishments across the city. The drive, carried out between November 3 and November 15, 2025, focused particularly on units manufacturing and selling paneer analog, cheese analog and ghee.
During the inspection, samples collected from various establishments were sent to the Public Health Laboratory of Surat Municipal Corporation for testing. As per laboratory analysis, six samples were declared unsafe under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and its rules and regulations.
The establishments from which unsafe samples were detected include:
| Sr. No. | Establishment Name | Address | Sample Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H.L. Frozen Food | 114, Varsha Society, L.H. Road, Surat | Caldo & Froid Processed Cheese Analog |
| 2 | Shiv Dharmaraj Dairy | 251–252, Saidhham Society, Godadara, Surat | Non-branded Cheese Analog |
| 3 | S.P. Marketing | 275, Sonal Ind.—1, Udhna, Surat | Shri Vallabh Desi Ghee – Made from Cow Milk |
| 4 | Jay Gayatri Dairy Product | Plot No. 22/A, Parmanand Ind. Co-op. Society, Khatodara, Surat | Ghee |
| 5 | India Dairy | House No. 1/2051, Barahajhari Mohollo, Nanpura, Surat | Ghee |
| 6 | Ghee Palace | Krishna Township, Mota Varachha, Surat | Buffalo Ghee |
In addition to the sample testing, officials seized approximately 33 kg of cheese analog worth around ₹10,080 during the inspection.
The Surat Municipal Corporation has announced that legal action will be initiated against the above establishments and individuals by filing complaints in the Municipal Court, Surat. DeshGujarat
Recent Stories
- Watch: Glimpses of 3D Projection Mapping, Light and Sound Show at Rani ki Vav
- Over 66 hospitalised for food poisoning after eating mutton, fish at wedding in Ahmedabad
- Dashcam Footage of Fatal BRTS Accident in Surat Goes Viral; Moped Rider Killed
- Gujarat Moves to Performance-Linked Contracts for Road Projects
- Gujarat Govt Gives In-Principle Nod to Amend 'Tukda Dharo'; Violations Since 1948 to Be Regularised