BSS, New Delhi :
The Delhi government Wednesday imposed a conditional 15-day ban on world popular Maggi instant noodles following a meeting with Nestle officials.
The decision came out after ten of thirteen samples of the popular two minute snacks failed laboratory test and found to be unsafe, containing lead exceeding the permissible level.
Announcing the ban, which comes into force with immediate effect, Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain said tests have revealed a high level of lead in the ready-to-cook noodle brand. Jain said the government will also conduct checks on other such products.
“Government has asked Nestle to replace all stocks of Maggi currently stocked. Fresh stocks will be tested after 15 days,” Jain told reporters.
Minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has also said that the government will take immediate action if Maggi contents are found to be injurious to health.
“I have said that it is a serious matter. Many samples have been found to be bad. National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will investigate and take action in the matter,” Paswan said.
States like Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Punjab, West Bengal have also ordered authorities concerned to test Maggi samples for the presence of harmful substances.
The Delhi government Wednesday imposed a conditional 15-day ban on world popular Maggi instant noodles following a meeting with Nestle officials.
The decision came out after ten of thirteen samples of the popular two minute snacks failed laboratory test and found to be unsafe, containing lead exceeding the permissible level.
Announcing the ban, which comes into force with immediate effect, Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain said tests have revealed a high level of lead in the ready-to-cook noodle brand. Jain said the government will also conduct checks on other such products.
“Government has asked Nestle to replace all stocks of Maggi currently stocked. Fresh stocks will be tested after 15 days,” Jain told reporters.
Minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has also said that the government will take immediate action if Maggi contents are found to be injurious to health.
“I have said that it is a serious matter. Many samples have been found to be bad. National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) will investigate and take action in the matter,” Paswan said.
States like Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Punjab, West Bengal have also ordered authorities concerned to test Maggi samples for the presence of harmful substances.
