Food Safety Body Seizes Banned Items Worth Rs 82 Crore In Nationwide Drive
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized over 3,200 tonnes of non-compliant food products during a nationwide inspection drive ahead of the festive season. The regulator also suspended over 1,000 licenses and issued thousands of improvement notices to ensure consumer safety.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights significant public health concerns regarding food adulteration in India during high-consumption festive periods.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check for adulteration during the festive season.Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and sealed 314 establishments.In a social media post on Saturday, the FSSAI said that it has stepped up vigilance in view of festivals.The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments during its nationwide enforcement…
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