Several major milk brands — including Amul, Country Delight and Mother Dairy — have recently failed quality tests, raising alarm among consumers about milk safety and standards. Samples from these popular dairy products were found to contain contaminants or issues that did not meet regulatory expectations, prompting food safety inspectors to issue warnings and consider further action. The development has sparked widespread concern, as these brands are among the most widely consumed milk suppliers in India, trusted by millions of households. What Went Wrong in the Milk Quality Tests In government-mandated sampling and testing carried out at multiple dairy testing facilities, authorities reported that certain milk samples did not conform to the prescribed standards for purity, composition and hygiene. While the specific failures varied from brand to brand, common issues included: Presence of contaminants beyond permissible limits Inaccurate fat or solids-not-fat (SNF) content values Indicators of poor handling or storage conditions The findings do not necessarily mean that all batches of milk from these brands are unsafe, but the results suggest lapses in quality control somewhere in the processing or supply chain. Understanding Milk Quality Standards in India Milk sold commercially is expected to adhere to strict quality standards that… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
