Four food products sold in Nagaland have been declared substandard following routine surveillance and laboratory tests by the Food Safety Administration, Dimapur zone, the authority said. The samples — collected from retail outlets across Dimapur, Niuland, Chümoukedima, Mon and Peren districts — failed mandatory quality benchmarks, and legal proceedings against the sellers have been initiated, the administration said in an official release.
Designated Officer Pelerieno Kehie said the items found substandard include DATA Mast Health Multi‑source Edible Oil (370 gms, Batch No. BMMS‑69; manufactured November 9, 2025; expiry July 8, 2026), JK Diary Top Paneer Sterilised (450 gms, Batch No. 300PA25; manufactured October 27, 2025; expiry July 26, 2026), William’s Vinegar (350 ml, Batch No. 105; manufactured November 2025; best before 24 months), and Shreeji Refined Soybean Oil (375 gms, Batch No. OPG30; manufactured September 30, 2025; expiry June 29, 2026). Authorities say the products were obtained from shops across the Dimapur zone for testing under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Act, 2006.
Under the FSSAI Act, 2006, a food item is classified as “substandard” when it fails to meet prescribed standards but is not so unsafe as to render the food harmful. “It is important for consumers to distinguish between substandard food (low quality) and unsafe food (harmful/toxic). While these items may not cause immediate illness, they represent a violation of consumer trust and regulatory requirements,” Kehie stressed.
Kehie warned that anyone found manufacturing, storing, selling or importing substandard food for human consumption can face a penalty of up to Rs 5 lakh. He added that food deemed unsafe — posing a direct risk to health — attracts much stricter penalties, including heavier fines and imprisonment.
Retailers identified in the probe have been directed to immediately remove the specific lots from their shelves. Consumers have been urged to check their pantries for the batch numbers listed above and to report any suspected substandard or unsafe food to the Food Safety Administration, Dimapur zone.
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Publish Date: 2026-04-30 22:46:00
