AMC Cracks Down On Unhygienic Sweets Unit In Ahmedabad: Factory Sealed, ₹4.5 Lakh Stock Seized

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has clamped down on a confectionery manufacturing unit in the city's Hirawadi area following a surprise inspection that uncovered severe hygiene violations and illegal manufacturing operations. The civic body's Health and Food Department sealed the premises of Manan Food and suspended the sale of 1,500 kg of lollipops and sugar candies valued at approximately ₹4.5 lakh.

The factory, operated by Nareshbhai Ghanshyambhai Mangwani, was found producing mixed-flavour lollipops and sugar-boiled confectionery without holding the necessary manufacturing authorization required under law.

Flouting Safety Norms And Unsanitary Conditions

During the raid, AMC food safety inspectors discovered that the business held only a basic retailer’s licence under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, leaving it completely unauthorized to run a full-scale manufacturing line.

The conditions inside the production area painted a grim picture. Inspecting officers reported accumulation of dirt and industrial waste throughout the unit, directly flouting the mandatory hygiene and sanitary protocols outlined under Schedule 4 of the Act.

Furthermore, workers handling the confectionery products were operating without basic personal protective gear, such as hair caps, aprons, or gloves. The owner had also failed to submit required medical fitness certificates for any of the factory staff.

Immediate Shutdown And Ongoing Inspections

Moving swiftly to prevent the distribution of potentially contaminated sweets across local markets, the Food Department ordered an immediate freeze on the entire stock on-site and physically sealed the facility.

Civic officials confirmed that the crackdown is part of a broader, city-wide drive targeting commercial food operators in Ahmedabad. The health department reiterated that random spot checks will continue across all zones to verify statutory licenses, staff health compliance, and strict adherence to food safety standards.