Maharashtra to double food testing labs amid festive adulteration concerns

Mumbai, Oct 28 (UNI) Operating with a severely limited network of only three state-run food testing laboratories, Maharashtra is moving to double its testing facilities as authorities brace for a surge in festive food sales. Highlighting this infrastructure bottleneck, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Minister Narhari Zirwal issued an urgent appeal for citizens to stay vigilant against adulterated sweets and delicacies this Diwali. Extending Diwali greetings to the public, Minister Zirwal urged consumers to report any suspected adulteration to the department. To bridge the deficit in food safety oversight, the state plans to expand the laboratory network to 6-7 facilities…