TG SAFE seizes khoya in plastic covers transported to Hyderabad without refrigeration
Telangana food safety authorities seized 3.6 tonnes of khoya being transported to Hyderabad in unhygienic conditions. The operation revealed multiple violations, including lack of refrigeration and improper licensing at manufacturing units.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety and supply chain standards in urban food distribution.
The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has seized 3.6 tonnes of khoya (milk solids) being transported to Hyderabad by buses, during inspections of six dairy product manufacturing units and a transport location in the city’s vicinity on Thursday (October 15, 2026).
The enforcement operation began at 5 a.m. and revealed unhygienic manufacturing practices, operation of dairy units without licences from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and improper storage of dairy products, officials said.
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