Uttar Pradesh Cracks Down on Food Adulteration: New Mandatory Regulations

In response to alarming incidents of food adulteration in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mandates new regulations, including the mandatory display of operator information at food centres, compulsory masks and gloves for staff, and the installation of CCTV cameras. The move aims to ensure public health and food safety.

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken stringent measures to combat recent cases of food adulteration reported across the state. In a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered mandatory name and address displays of food centre operators, proprietors, and managers.

Staff, including chefs and waiters, are now required to wear masks and gloves, and the installation of CCTV cameras in all hotels and restaurants is compulsory. The new regulations aim to ensure the purity and safety of food, following several incidents where human waste was found in food items.

These measures come after viral videos and arrests concerning adulterated food items in various districts, prompting a thorough investigation and verification of all food establishments across the state. The opposition, however, criticizes the move, alleging discrimination against certain communities.

(With inputs from agencies.)