Surat’s milk supply tainted with Maharashtra milk in Sumul Dairy fraud, raising safety and traceability concerns.
A major scam has shaken consumer confidence in Surat’s milk supply after it was revealed that Sumul Dairy, a prominent local supplier, had been mixing milk sourced from Maharashtra into its regular supply. This act breaches consumer trust and violates food safety standards, prompting a widespread investigation. The issue came to light after a complaint was filed by Sumul’s Deputy Manager against officials involved in the procurement and quality assurance process.
At the heart of the controversy is the allegation that milk collected from Maharashtra was neither properly tested nor recorded as per regulatory protocols. The complaint implicates key procurement and quality control personnel who allegedly bypassed critical checks and allowed adulterated milk to enter the mainstream supply chain. This raises serious concerns about internal compliance and oversight mechanisms within the cooperative structure.
Authorities are now investigating how unapproved milk sources were permitted into the system without being subjected to Sumul Dairy’s established quality assurance processes. The involvement of senior-level employees has intensified scrutiny and prompted the dairy cooperative to conduct an internal audit. Industry observers suggest that this could be one of the most serious lapses in the region’s cooperative dairy sector in recent times.
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), under which Sumul operates, has taken notice of the issue, and pressure is mounting for transparency and accountability. The scandal has reignited debates around the traceability of milk sources and the need for strict enforcement of testing protocols, especially in cooperatives handling large-scale urban distribution.
As investigations unfold, the case could set a precedent for how dairy cooperatives across India manage cross-border procurement and maintain food safety standards. Consumers, meanwhile, are urged to remain cautious and demand transparency from their local suppliers. The outcome of this case could influence regulatory tightening across the Indian dairy sector.
Source: The Blunt Times — Read the full article here
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