India, June 22 -- To curb the growing problem of milk adulteration, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has deployed mobile testing vans equipped with advanced milk screening machines that can detect adulteration on the spot. The mobile testing vans are expected to be operational by next month. The move aims to reduce delays in enforcement and restore public confidence in milk safety.

Until now, FDA officials were required to send milk samples to laboratories for testing, resulting in lengthy delays before action could be taken. With the new mobile units, testing can be conducted instantly during field inspections, allowing for immediate action against violators.

Each van is fitted with a compact lab setup that includes a h...