Two officials of the Mandya District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Societies Union Ltd. (MANMUL) have reportedly been suspended following the detection of 57 tonnes of skimmed milk powder that was declared unsafe due to adulteration concerns in Mandya, Karnataka.
The action follows food-safety scrutiny of the milk powder and raises serious concerns over quality-control systems in the dairy cooperative supply chain. The development is significant because skimmed milk powder is widely used as an ingredient in dairy processing, making its authenticity and safety critical for downstream products.
The suspension of officials also puts the spotlight on accountability within procurement, storage, testing and quality-assurance processes. For the dairy industry, the incident reinforces the need for rigorous sampling, laboratory testing, traceability and documented quality controls at every stage of milk-powder handling.
When 57 tonnes of a dairy ingredient is declared unsafe, the issue is no longer limited to one consignment—it becomes a reminder that strong quality systems are essential to protect consumers, farmers and the credibility of organised dairy networks.
Source: Dairynews7x7 31 Aug, 2026 Read full story here
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