FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonnes of adulterated, non-compliant food worth Rs 82 crore

• FSSAI seized nearly 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth Rs 81.80 crore, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets, during its nationwide festive-season crackdown

• The regulator inspected 56,431 food establishments between 1 September and 5 November, cancelling 52 licences, suspending 1,133 and sealing 314 establishments

• FSSAI also issued 10,047 improvement notices and intensified monitoring of food businesses and e-commerce companies to strengthen food safety and prevent adulteration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized nearly 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth Rs 81.80 crore during a nationwide inspection drive aimed at curbing food adulteration during the festive season.

The enforcement drive, which began on 1 September, covered 56,431 food establishments across the country till 5 November. The seized products included paneer, ghee, milk and sweets, raising concerns over food safety during the festive period.

As part of its crackdown on food safety violations, the regulator cancelled 52 food business licences, suspended 1,133 others and sealed 314 establishments. It also issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators for failing to meet prescribed standards.

In a social media post on Saturday, the FSSAI said it had intensified surveillance and enforcement measures in view of the ongoing festive season to ensure the availability of safe and quality food products.

The regulator has also stepped up action against food business operators and e-commerce companies this year as part of its broader efforts to strengthen food safety compliance and protect consumers.

With PTI inputs