1,950 kg adulterated pheni seized in Hyderabad ahead of Dasara, Diwali
Telangana food safety officials seized nearly 2,000 kg of adulterated 'pheni' in Hyderabad following inspections of 12 establishments. The drive uncovered multiple hygiene violations, including improper storage and lack of valid manufacturing licenses ahead of the festive season.
Why it matters
It underscores the importance of food safety enforcement during high-demand festive periods to protect public health.
Ahead of Dasara and Diwali, the Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) launched a special enforcement drive against manufacturers and retailers of pheni, khara and other festive food products in Hyderabad. The teams found several hygiene and licensing violations.
As part of the drive, 12 enforcement teams comprising Food Safety Officers and Police personnel inspected 12 manufacturing and retail establishments across Hyderabad on Thursday (October 8, 2026). The inspections covered units in Attapur, Jiyaguda, Charminar, Begum Bazar, Moosarambagh and Badangpet.
As part of an enforcement drive, 12 teams comprising Food Safety Officers and police personnel inspected 12 manufacturing and retail establishments across Hyderabad on Thursday (October 8, 2026) | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
TG SAFE officials seized 1,950 kg of pheni valued at ₹2.30 lakh over labelling violations and on suspicion of quality issues. Suspecting adulteration, a total of 12 samples were lifted for testing.
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