Warrington Council Seizes Illegal Dairy Products in Health Compliance Effort

Warrington Borough Council's Public Protection Team has recently confiscated 37 litres of Indian ghee from an unnamed business, marking the fourth enforcement action within the past 12 months. The seizure was part of a routine inspection aimed at ensuring compliance with UK import regulations. The ghee was labelled for sale exclusively in India and falls under UK import restrictions due to public health concerns.

The primary issue with the importation of Indian dairy products is that India does not have an approved milk residue monitoring programme, leading to a potential risk to public health. As a result, the importation and sale of these products are prohibited in the UK.

According to Councillor John Kerr-Brown, the cabinet member for environment, housing, and public protection, the council prioritizes food safety and will continue to enforce actions where prohibited products are found. He emphasized that all businesses must ensure their food products comply with UK import regulations.

Furthermore, the council has advised all food businesses in the borough to review their inventory and immediately remove any non-compliant dairy products. Businesses uncertain about the legality of their products are encouraged to consult the council's Public Protection Team.

The council's officers actively collaborate with local businesses to support compliance, but they remain firm on taking appropriate enforcement actions when needed to protect public health.