Ahead of Deepavali, FSSAI licences of three Hyderabad sweet shops suspended, 1,035 kg food products seized
Authorities in Hyderabad suspended the FSSAI licences of three sweet shops and seized over 1,000 kg of food products ahead of the Deepavali festival. Inspections revealed multiple health violations, including unhygienic conditions, pest infestations, and the presence of expired goods.
Why it matters
The crackdown is a public health initiative to ensure food safety during a period of high consumer demand for sweets and festive food items.
Ahead of Deepavali, FSSAI licences of three Hyderabad sweet shops suspended, 1,035 kg food products seized left The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has seized 1,035 kg of food products worth ₹7.76 lakh, and suspended the food safety licences of three sweet shops following inspections of 21 sweet manufacturing and retail units in Hyderabad. Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/azoeai/article71616721.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-23%20at%203.03.53%20PM%201.jpeg HYDERABAD The Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) has seized 1,035 kg of food products worth ₹7.76 lakh and suspended the food safety licences of three sweet shops following inspections of 21 sweet manufacturing and retail units in Hyderabad ahead of Deepavali. The enforcement drive was conducted by 11 teams comprising food safety officers and police personnel on Friday. Officials found several violations, including unhygienic premises, pest infestations, expired food products, improper storage practices and deficiencies in mandatory records.
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