An Assessment and Awareness about adulteration in Milk and Milk Products and its Effect on Human Health in Delhi

The present research was conducted to study the implementation of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act with special focus on adulteration in the milk and milk products in Delhi. Four Subdivisions, two each from district Northeast and South were taken on the basis of records. Testing was undertaken to find out the level of adulteration in milk samples collected from selected Subdivisions in the Delhi State. It was followed by interviewing of the shopkeepers about their awareness and knowledge about the Act. Opinion about the problem of adulteration in milk and milk products and their awareness about the PFA Act were also gathered through Focus Group Discussion (FGD).