FDA Suspends Milk Unit Licence in South Kashmir over Violations | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Anantnag district of south Kashmir has suspended the licence of a milk collection unit operating at Semthan Bijbehara, after a video surfaced allegedly showing unsafe handling of milk and subsequent inspection revealed multiple violations.

As per an order issued by the Assistant Commissioner and Designated Officer, Food Safety Anantnag, the action follows receipt of a social media video purportedly depicting an employee of the firm M/S Bulk Milk Cooler (JKMPCL), tasting milk with his tongue and then discharging the leftover milk back into containers intended for public consumption.

The order reads that, pursuant to the video, an authorised Food Safety Officer inspected the premises on April 29, 2026, to assess compliance with relevant provisions of law. The inspection report highlighted several deviations and recommended suspension of the licence.

Among the violations recorded were storage of chemicals including diesel and cleaning agents in the milk storage and cooler section, use of non-food grade plastic containers in milk handling, water storage tanks without covers or lids, and lack of proper hygienic practices at the facility.

The order further reads that processing and storage of high-risk food items under such conditions amounts to violation of Schedule-IV of the Food Safety and Standards Act and may pose a threat to public health.

Exercising powers under Section 36 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Designated Officer has suspended the unit’s licence issued under registration number 11025010000289 with immediate effect, until further orders.

The operator has also been directed not to carry out any kind of activity within the said premises till further directions. (GNS)