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Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association Issues Warning on Food Adulteration
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association has cautioned its members to be vigilant against food adulteration, urging strict compliance with safety standards.
The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association (HKMA) has issued a formal warning to its members regarding the rising incidence of food adulteration in the market.
In a statement released by the association, members were urged to scrutinise product labels, verify expiry dates and ensure that suppliers adhere to recognised safety protocols.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over the quality of packaged foods sold in local retail outlets, and the HKMA stresses the importance of maintaining consumer trust by preventing the sale of tainted goods.
Members are encouraged to report any suspicious products to the association’s compliance committee for further investigation.
In a statement released by the association, members were urged to scrutinise product labels, verify expiry dates and ensure that suppliers adhere to recognised safety protocols.
The warning comes amid growing concerns over the quality of packaged foods sold in local retail outlets, and the HKMA stresses the importance of maintaining consumer trust by preventing the sale of tainted goods.
Members are encouraged to report any suspicious products to the association’s compliance committee for further investigation.