The four food products found to have failed mandatory quality benchmarks by the Food Safety Administration, Dimapur Zone.
Legal initiated proceedings against sellers
Dimapur, April 29 (MExN): The Food Safety Administration, Dimapur Zone (Dimapur, Niuland, Chümoukedima, Mon and Peren) has identified four food products as substandard following routine surveillance and laboratory testing conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, 2006, and has initiated legal proceedings against the sellers involved.
The products including a multi-source edible oil, sterilised paneer, vinegar and refined soyabean oil were collected from retail outlets across Dimapur, Niuland, Chümoukedima, Mon and Peren districts and found to have failed mandatory quality benchmarks, stated a press release issued by Pelerieno Kehie Designated Officer, Food Safety Administration, Dimapur Zone.
The four products are DATA Mast Health Multi-source Edible Oil (370 gms, Batch No. BMMS-69, manufactured November 9, 2025, expiry July 8, 2026); JK Diary Top Paneer Sterilised (450 gms, Batch No. 300PA25, manufactured October 27, 2025, expiry July 26, 2026); William's Vinegar (350 ml, Batch No. 105, manufactured November 2025, best before 24 months); and Shreeji Refined Soyabean Oil (375 gms, Batch No. OPG30, manufactured September 30, 2025, expiry June 29, 2026).
Under the FSSAI Act, 2006, a food item is classified as “substandard” when it fails to meet the prescribed standards but not so as to render the article of food unsafe.
“It is important for consumers to distinguish between substandard food (low quality) and unsafe food (harmful/toxic). While these items may not cause immediate illness, they represent a violation of consumer trust and regulatory requirements,” Kehie stressed.
Any person found manufacturing, storing, selling or importing substandard food for human consumption is liable for a penalty of up to five lakh rupees, the officer cautioned. The public has been reminded that “unsafe” food, which poses a direct risk to health, carries much stricter penalties, including heavy fines and imprisonment.
Concerned retailers have been directed to remove the specific lots from their shelves immediately. Consumers are advised to check their pantries for the batch numbers listed above. For queries or to report a quality concern, the public may contact the Food Safety Helpline at 03862-366349 during office hours or reach the Food Safety Section at the Chief Medical Officer's Office.
.png)
