Effect of Adulteration in Milk Concerning with Human Health in India

Abstract

The dairy industry is one of the leading and massive contributors to the Indian economy. Milk and its related products are an integral part of human life because it is always needed from a lactating child to an adult and old person. This is the reason that maintaining the quality of milk is necessary. The milk supply depends on two modes: unorganized (a farmer who supplies milk directly to the consumer) and the organized sector where the dairy industry maintains the supply chain with compliance with food safety concerns as per standard regulation. However, the Government of India via the Food Safety & Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has prescribed separate standards to reduce adulteration in milk and milk products, in respect of which major adulterants i.e., urea, salt, sugar, vegetable Fats, detergents, soda, water, etc. have been identified as a serious concern for milk quality and safety. Most of the adulteration done in milk are carcinogenic and some other gives rise to several types of abdominal disorders. Due to this, a very large population may suffer serious side effects. Therefore, there should be strict compliance of quality standards and regular monitoring of quality at the local milk vendors and milk industries at a large level so that mankind can be saved from the health-related problems caused by adulteration.