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FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 63.45 crore, suspends 954 licences in two months

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FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 63.45 crore, suspends 954 licences in two months

FDA seizes food stock worth Rs 63.45 crore, suspends 954 licences in two months

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration conducted enforcement drives that led to significant food stock seizures across the state. Over 3,000 tonnes of food stock worth around Rs 63.45 crore were confiscated in two months. The inspections covered various food establishments, processing, and transport units. The Diwali drive specifically targeted food safety concerns, resulting in additional seizures and license suspensions.

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Four officials from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration have been suspended for conducting unauthorized raids

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 3,098.46 tonnes of food stock worth Rs 63.45 crore and suspended 954 food licences during a statewide enforcement drive in the past two months, officials said on Thursday.

The festive drive was run between September 1 and November 3 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the agency said in a statement.

The FDA inspected 9,667 food establishments across Maharashtra during the period and issued 4,603 improvement notices. It initiated proceedings to cancel 25 licences or registrations and collected 8,835 food samples for testing.

A total of 3,098.46 tonnes of food stock, valued at Rs 63.45 crore, was seized, it said.

As part of the festive action, the FDA inspected 3,332 establishments, issued 1,501 improvement notices and suspended 326 licences or registrations between October 15 and November 3 under a special Diwali drive.



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