Food Safety & Regulatory

Lactalis, the French dairy conglomerate, announced a recall six batches of its Picot infant formula.

According to regulatory disclosures, the action relates to a specific quality lapse identified during inspection, rather than a widespread safety concern.

Precautionary recall affects specific SMA formula batches after detection of a toxin linked to food poisoning symptoms.

Authorities will inspect the production and sale of milk, paneer, and khoya to ensure they are safe for consumers.

The proposed framework seeks to reduce the role of middlemen in milk trade by routing procurement through cooperative institutions, improving quality monitoring and ensuring fairer outcomes for farmers and consumers alike.