Uttar Pradesh Bans 'Puja Ghee' Label on Non-Edible Ritual Products
Uttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has banned the use of the label 'Puja Ghee' on non-edible products to prevent confusion with edible ghee. The order requires manufacturers to clearly mark non-food ritual items with 'Not for Human Consumption' in Hindi and English and display a black cross symbol. It also prohibits using the same brand name for edible ghee and non-edible ritual products, aiming to reduce risks of accidental consumption and cross-contamination. Violations may lead to stock seizures and license suspensions.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 53/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 11 Oct, 02:03 am. Other outlets followed.
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