Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of three Mumbai eateries, seizes edible oil worth ₹23.35 lakh
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the licenses of three Mumbai eateries, including a Domino's Pizza, due to severe hygiene and safety violations. Additionally, the department seized large quantities of adulterated edible oil and prohibited food products in other districts.
Why it matters
This enforcement action highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding food safety standards and regulatory oversight in major Indian urban centers.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the licences or registrations of three food establishments in Mumbai, including a Domino’s Pizza outlet in Parel, between October 9 and 13, following inspections that revealed serious food safety and hygiene violations.
In separate operations on October 12, the department also seized suspected adulterated and misbranded edible oil worth ₹23.35 lakh in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and prohibited food products and a vehicle collectively valued at ₹10 lakh in Beed district.
The action against the three Mumbai establishments was taken following inspections that revealed violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its associated rules and regulations. The establishments include Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. (Domino’s Pizza) in Parel, Maaz Food Parcel and Catering in Bhandup West, and Mughal Dhaba in Kurla West.
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