India
FSSAI Seizes ₹82 Crore in Non-Compliant Food, Suspends 1,100 Licences Across India
India's food safety body conducted a two-month nationwide enforcement drive, inspecting over 56,000 establishments and issuing more than 10,000 improvement notices.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reported the seizure of approximately ₹82 crore (81.8 crore) worth of non-compliant food products as part of a comprehensive nationwide enforcement drive. The operation, conducted between September 1 and November 5, also resulted in significant regulatory actions against food establishments across the country.
During the two-month period, the regulator inspected a total of 56,431 food establishments. These inspections were aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety standards and identifying products that did not meet regulatory requirements.
Among the actions taken, the FSSAI suspended over 1,100 licences and cancelled 52 others for various non-compliance issues. Additionally, 10,047 improvement notices were issued to establishments, directing them to rectify deficiencies and adhere to prescribed safety standards.
The seized items amounted to 3,280 tonnes of food products. Specific items identified as non-compliant included staples such as paneer, ghee, milk, and various sweets, indicating a focus on commonly consumed dairy and confectionery products.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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