From Domino’s outlets to drug manufacturers, Maharashtra FDA cracks down on violations; 19 food establishments suspended
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended 19 food establishments and cancelled hundreds of drug licenses due to severe safety violations. Inspections revealed issues ranging from pest infestations to improper food storage, prompting a major enforcement drive.
Why it matters
Strict regulatory enforcement is essential for maintaining public health standards in the food and pharmaceutical industries, particularly in densely populated urban centers.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food and drug safety violations across the State, suspending licences or registrations of 19 food establishments, including three Domino’s Pizza outlets in Mumbai, and taking action against suspected substandard, unsafe and mislabelled food stock worth ₹50.19 lakh in a recent enforcement drive.
Separately, the department cancelled 354 drug licences, suspended 1,227 others and seized or restricted drug stock worth ₹20.23 crore between April and September 2026.
Of the 19 food establishments facing suspension, 17 are located in Mumbai, and two are edible oil repacking units in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The Mumbai establishments include three Domino’s Pizza outlets operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. in Parel, Andheri East and Borivali West, along with Carnival by Trèsind in Santacruz West, Hundo Pizza in Khar West, The Penang Table in Bandra West and several other hotels, restaurants, sweet shops and food businesses.
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