This step has been in response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the ghee supplied to the renowned Tirupati temple, which, as claimed by the ruling TDP in Andhra Pradesh, was adulterated with animal fat.

India’s food regulator has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based company, which supplied ghee to Tirupati Balaji temple for making laddoos after animal fat was detected in four of its samples,

This action comes amid growing concerns regarding the quality of ghee used in the preparation of Laddu Prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala.

A show-cause notice has been issued to AR Dairy amid ongoing controversy regarding the presence of 'animal fat' in ghee used for the preparation of laddus in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). T

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a show cause notice to AR Dairy over allegations of supplying adulterated ghee for Tirumala laddoos.

Food safety falls under FSSAI’s purview, we should all wait for it to take action, says Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare

Amid the ongoing controversy over Tirupati laddu, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare on Monday said her department will consider additional measures to monitor ghee quality in the market only after receiving the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) report.