Lucknow: In the past week, Uttar Pradesh has enforced a ban on the production, storage, distribution, and sale of halal-certified food products.
The Food Safety and Drug Administration have conducted investigations at 482 establishments across 97 locations in the state.
As of Friday morning, approximately 2,500 kg of halal-certified products have been seized, with 82 kg undergoing laboratory testing due to suspicions.
These firms are accused of irregularities in the halal certification of products sold in the state. Three teams have been formed to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
