Two jaggery manufacturing units that were producing adulterated products in Omalur were sealed by Food Safety officials on Monday.
A team led by T. Anuradha, Designated Food Safety Officer, Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, and food inspectors inspected the units and found sugar and banned chemical being used in producing jaggery.
Adulteration
Mixing of sugar and the banned chemical is considered as adulteration.
The officials said that the manufacturers were warned not to involve in such production activities.
They had been given sufficient training on the usage of prescribed chemicals.
Despite these, they continued to involve in such activities that harmed the consumers.
Hence, the units were sealed, they added.
Manufacturing of jaggery in Omalur areas is in full swing to meet the demands for the Pongal festival. So, the officials are closely monitoring the units.
