Norms for UP eateries: Yogi Adityanath says adding human waste to food items unacceptable

CM Yogi has condemned the recent food adulteration incidents involving human waste, calling them a serious public health threat.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the “mixing of human waste” in food and ordered a thorough investigation of all food establishments in Uttar Pradesh.

Amid the Tirupati laddu row, the CM called for stricter food safety rules, mandatory CCTV installation, and staff verification. Masks and gloves will be required for food handlers, and strict penalties will be imposed for any violations threatening public health.

"Adding human waste to food items like juice, lentils, and bread is abhorrent and unacceptable," the Chief Minister said, stressing that strict action will be taken against offenders.

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Recently a shopkeeper was thrashed by angry locals in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for allegedly serving fruit juices mixed with urine to customers.

What are the initiatives?

An extensive inspection campaign, where police verification of every staff member — whether at a small roadside dhaba or a high-end restaurant — will become mandatory. Joint teams from the Food Safety and Drug Administration, the police, and local authorities will oversee these checks, ensuring compliance with the newly laid-out hygiene standards.

All eateries must install CCTV cameras not only in dining areas but also in other parts of the establishments.