Maharashtra FDA to trace milk to tagged animals within six months to a year
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Digital traceability and food safety: a relevant GS3 Agriculture and Digital Governance case study.
Why in news
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a digital system to trace milk back to tagged animals within six months to a year to combat adulteration.
Background
The Maharashtra FDA is inspecting hundreds of collection centres to reduce milk adulteration. The initiative involves a digital system to trace milk to tagged animals and includes monitoring of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the body responsible for inspecting collection centres and enforcing pharmaceutical regulations.
- FactThe target for the digital milk tracing system is to link milk to tagged animals within six months to a year.
- FactThe announcement was made by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe at the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2026.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for inspecting collection centres and enforcing pharmaceutical regulations in Maharashtra?
- (a)Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- (b)FSSAI
- (c)National Dairy Development Board
- (d)Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
Show answer
Answer: (a) Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration — The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the body responsible for inspecting collection centres and enforcing pharmaceutical regulations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital traceability and blockchain-based systems can enhance food safety and transparency in the dairy supply chain in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Traceability gap: Difficulty in monitoring decentralized collection centres and small-scale dairy producers
- Data integrity: Ensuring the accuracy of animal tagging and digital records against tampering
- Infrastructure hurdle: High cost of digital integration for rural dairy farmers and cooperatives
Keywords: Traceability · Food Safety · Digital Governance · Supply Chain Transparency · Adulteration Control
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