Patanjali Foods ordered 4 tonnes

FMCG company Patanjali Foods Limited has returned 4 tonnes of red chili powder from the market. The move is taken following the instructions of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI found that a batch of packed red chili powder had more than the prescribed limit of pesticides resigned (pesticides).

What is the whole matter?

According to FSSAI’s instructions, Patanjali Foods was asked to withdraw a special batch of 200 grams of red chili powder from the market.

• FSSAI has set a maximum limit of the residue of pesticides in red chili powder.
• Sanjeev Asthana, CEO of Patanjali Foods, said,
  

  “During the investigation of the sample of the product, the residue of pesticides was not confirmed to exceed the prescribed limit. Nevertheless, following the instructions, we have ordered 4 tons of red chili powder back. ”

Patanjali’s message for customers

Patanjali Foods has taken fast steps in this case:

1. Instructions to distribution partners:
   Distribution channels have been informed to withdraw the affected batch as soon as possible.
2. Advertising for Customers:
   Advertisements have been issued to inform customers.
3. Refund policy:
   • Customers have been promised to return the entire money on returning the product.
   • Customers can return the product from where they bought it.

Emphasis on quality control of the company

CEO Sanjeev Asthana also said that Patanjali Foods:

• The suppliers are evaluating.
• The quality of quality control is implementing the criteria.
• FSSAI is taking all possible steps to ensure complete compliance of the rules.
• The high quality in its products is committed to maintaining standard.

History and expansion of Patanjali Foods

The old name of Patanjali Foods was Ruchi. Patanjali Ayurveda acquired this company and changed its name.

• The company is now active in areas such as edible oil, FMCG products, and food products as well as wind power generation.