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Substandard milk samples detected in Odisha during quality checks

By THEBUSINESSBYTES.COM 5 hours ago Odisha

Substandard milk samples detected in Odisha during quality checks

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 18, 2026

Eight samples of milk and milk products have been found substandard out of 88 tested across Odisha, raising concerns over dairy quality in the state. The information was shared in the Assembly by Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik while responding to a query from BJP MLA Tankadhar Tripathy.

The Minister stated that besides the state-run OMFED, as many as 22 companies are currently engaged in the milk and dairy trade in Odisha, including 10 local firms and 12 from outside the state. The quality of their products is being monitored through regular sampling and laboratory testing by the Food Safety authorities functioning under the Health and Family Welfare Department.

According to the data presented for 2025, the samples were collected from markets across the state and examined for compliance with prescribed standards. Eight samples failed to meet quality norms, indicating lapses in adherence to food safety regulations. The government has reiterated that continuous surveillance and testing will be carried out to ensure safe dairy products for consumers.

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