License of dairy unit in Hyderabad suspended over unhygienic conditions

The food wing of Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) conducted a special enforcement drive at dairy units and distributor points in Hyderabad on Tuesday during which a dairy establishment was closed for operating without a valid licence and maintaining unhygienic premises.

During the inspection, officials found several hygiene and sanitation violations at M/s Sapthagiri Foods in Karmanghat. The premises had uneven flooring with moss growth and inadequate drainage facilities. Officials also found a heavy presence of houseflies, with no proper pest control measures in place, besides garbage accumulated at several locations.