Consumer Affairs Department to await FSSAI report before acting on Tirupati Laddu Row: The Economic Times Live Updates

The much-debated Tirupati Laddu Row has taken a new turn as the Consumer Affairs Department has decided to wait for the report from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) before taking any further action on the concerns raised about the use of beef tallow in the preparation of the famous sweet offering.

The controversy erupted when reports surfaced claiming that beef tallow, a substance derived from beef fat, was being used in the preparation of Tirupati Laddus, a popular sweet offered to devotees at the renowned Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) temple in Andhra Pradesh.

The TTD, which oversees the administration of the temple, has vehemently denied the allegations and stated that only pure ghee is used in the preparation of the laddus. However, the Consumer Affairs Department has decided to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter and has sought a detailed report from the FSSAI.

The decision to wait for the FSSAI report before taking further action highlights the importance of ensuring the quality and safety of food products consumed by the public. The controversy has sparked concerns among devotees and the general public, with many calling for transparency and accountability in the preparation of the sacred offering.

As the investigation unfolds, all eyes will be on the FSSAI report, which is expected to shed light on the allegations and provide clarity on the use of beef tallow in Tirupati Laddus. The outcome of the report will likely have far-reaching implications for the temple administration and the trust of devotees in the sanctity of the offerings made at the revered temple.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the Consumer Affairs Department awaits the FSSAI report to determine the next steps in the Tirupati Laddu Row.