Counterfeit dairy products and safety concerns challenge trust and regulation in one of the world’s largest milk markets.
Milk adulteration is emerging as a serious concern in India, raising alarms across the dairy value chain. Reports highlight the growing presence of counterfeit and substandard dairy products, threatening both consumer safety and industry credibility.
Authorities and industry stakeholders warn that adulteration practices include the addition of harmful substances and the circulation of fake dairy products designed to mimic genuine milk. These activities are undermining trust in formal supply chains and posing risks to public health.
The scale of the issue reflects structural challenges within India’s vast and fragmented dairy sector. With a significant portion of milk handled through informal channels, monitoring and enforcement remain difficult, allowing fraudulent practices to persist.
Efforts to combat adulteration are intensifying, with regulators pushing for stricter quality controls, improved testing infrastructure and stronger penalties for offenders. At the same time, there is growing emphasis on traceability and supply chain transparency.
For the dairy industry, the challenge goes beyond safety to include brand integrity and market stability. Addressing adulteration will be critical to sustaining consumer confidence and supporting the long-term growth of India’s dairy sector.
Source: LiveMint – https://www.livemint.com/industry/milk-adulteration-india-dairy-counterfeit-products-11773806140027.html
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