Tukaram Mundhe's hand-rub test for spotting fake silver varak on sweets

With Diwali around the corner, Maharashtra's FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe cautions shoppers about the perils of food adulteration. He emphasizes the need for vigilance in distinguishing between genuine and counterfeit silver varakh adorning festive sweets. The FDA will spearhead a state-wide initiative against food fraud to safeguard consumers. Shoppers should beware of brightly colored, unlabeled confections that could contain hazardous…