India, Oct. 20 -- Several lapses were found during inspections of sweet manufacturing units across Delhi by the Food Safety Department, with officials reporting insects in storage areas, a lack of insect-proof mesh on windows and inadequate measures to prevent pest infestation.

Other violations included open dustbins, improperly labelled items in cold storage, cobwebs on chimneys and inadequate pest-control systems, the Delhi government said in a statement.

The department collected samples of several sweets and other food items from the inspected units for laboratory testing.

"The true joy of festivals lies in ensuring that every family can trust the hygiene and quality of the food it buys for its home," chief minister Rekha Gupta said...