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Food
Uttar Pradesh orders warning labels on 'puja ghee' amid health crackdown
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 03:47 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated warning labels on puja ghee sold in the state, citing health concerns.
The Uttar Pradesh administration has issued an order that all puja ghee marketed in the state must carry a clear warning label advising consumers against its consumption. The directive, released by the state food‑safety authority, highlights concerns over possible adulteration and associated health risks.
Manufacturers and retailers have been instructed to affix the label on packaging within a stipulated timeframe, with non‑compliance attracting penalties under the state's food‑safety regulations. The label is expected to contain a standard cautionary statement in Hindi and English.
The move reflects a broader effort by the state to tighten quality control over products used in religious rituals, following reports of substandard ghee reaching the market. Officials said the warning aims to protect public health while respecting cultural practices.
Manufacturers and retailers have been instructed to affix the label on packaging within a stipulated timeframe, with non‑compliance attracting penalties under the state's food‑safety regulations. The label is expected to contain a standard cautionary statement in Hindi and English.
The move reflects a broader effort by the state to tighten quality control over products used in religious rituals, following reports of substandard ghee reaching the market. Officials said the warning aims to protect public health while respecting cultural practices.