Mumbai, July 18 -- Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Friday claimed that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ongoing campaign against adulterated milk has created a crisis for milk traders and small-scale dairy operators in Mumbai and urged the authorities to give them adequate time to comply with the regulations.

Speaking to ANI, Nirupam said traders have been told that only milk sourced directly from cattle sheds can be sold in plastic pouches, while milk transported through tankers must be packaged before being sold.

He said the traders were prepared to comply with the requirement but were not being given sufficient time to make the necessary arrangements.

"The way this entire action is being carried out is hazardous, and we o...