Maharashtra FDA raids and suspends licences over adulterated food and dairy violations

Nashik: Five senior officials of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Nashik are likely to face direct suspension over allegations of corrupt practices. As many as 12 FDA officials across Maharashtra are reportedly facing the possibility of suspension over charges including fabricated documentation, violation of court orders and serious irregularities and corruption. The development has caused concern in administrative circles across the state, particularly in Nashik.Some officials entrusted with the sensitive responsibility of ensuring food safety were allegedly bypassing rules and indulging in arbitrary practices. The alleged preparation of action reports merely on paper and failure to comply with clear court directives have reportedly brought the officials under scrutiny.Five key officials from the Nashik division are understood to be facing departmental inquiries, with disciplinary and suspension action considered likely. The officials include A. R. Dabhade, Food Safety Officer (Intelligence), Nashik; A. U. Raskar, Food Safety Officer; G. V. Kasar; Y. R. Deshmukh; and S. D. Mahajan. Together with other officials, 12 personnel are reportedly under scrutiny, and strict disciplinary and suspension action is expected to be considered at the administrative level.Nashik: Onion Market Under Pressure As Lasalgaon Rates Fall To ₹49 Per Kg The primary responsibility of the FDA is to ensure food quality, protect citizens from substances that may endanger public health and curb adulteration in the market. However, allegations that officials within the department entrusted with safeguarding public health were themselves involved in illegal practices and corruption have triggered strong reactions.The case has once again raised questions over accountability and compliance within the food safety enforcement machinery.

Mumbai, Oct 2: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday said it has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding (C&F) warehouse at Wadki in Pune following detection of alleged violations.Fresh action after court directionsThe action was taken after completion of fresh proceedings in compliance with the directions of the Bombay High Court, the FDA said in a statement.It follows an earlier FDA action taken against the facility on August 27 this year over alleged irregularities involving the packaging, storage, documentation and recall of Reactin Plus Tablets. The FDA had then cited unauthorised claims on the packaging of the Schedule H prescription drug and several deficiencies at the warehouse.The latest order was passed on October 1 by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Division 3, FDA Pune, after the department withdrew its earlier proceedings in compliance with the directions of the Bombay High Court, the FDA said.According to the statement, the department issued a revised show-cause notice to the company on September 4. Cipla submitted its written reply on September 11 and was given a personal hearing on September 21. The licensing authority considered the company's reply, submissions made during the hearing, inspection findings, available records and applicable legal provisions before passing the fresh order.The FDA said the latest decision was, therefore, not merely a repetition of its earlier action but an independent regulatory decision taken after completing the entire process afresh in accordance with the court's directions.Reactin Plus packaging under scrutinyOne of the key issues involved Reactin Plus, a Schedule H medicine. During inspection of the Wadki warehouse, the FDA found the drug's packaging carrying claims describing it as an analgesic and promoting its use for conditions including headache, muscular pain, backache, joint pain, sprain, body ache and toothache.FDA Raids Thane & Raigad Dairies In Major Food Safety Crackdown; 617 Litres Of Loose & Substandard Milk Worth ₹38,914 SeizedThe FDA also said the packaging carried a human figure and depicted the medicine as providing relief from muscular pain. It held that the claims, wording and illustrations on the package did not comply with applicable statutory provisions and constituted an issue of misbranding under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.The regulator also considered the statutory responsibilities of the establishment as a marketer of the drug, saying those responsibilities could not be avoided merely by pointing to the manufacturer's role.Warehouse deficiencies citedThe department further listed several deficiencies in storage and warehouse management. These included the absence of the prescribed Form 35 inspection book, boxes of medicines being kept directly on the floor due to inadequate pallets or racks, dust accumulation on drug stocks and shortcomings in cleanliness.The FDA also found that expired medicines did not have a separate designated area clearly marked "Expiry-Not for Sale", while the required standard operating procedure and records relating to disposal of expired medicines were unavailable.Pune: FDA Seizes Fake Amul Cheese, Prohibited Flavoured Tobacco Worth ₹30.89 LakhThe food and drug safety regulator also cited deficiencies in purchase invoices, signatures on duplicate copies of sale invoices and discrepancies between computerised or SAP records and the physical stock, including antibiotics.The FDA said it considered the explanations furnished by the company but concluded that maintaining records in SAP or another computer system did not exempt a licensed establishment from its statutory responsibilities concerning records, physical stock, safe and proper storage, cleanliness and documents required for inspection.Earlier action involved same drugThe earlier August 27 action had also involved the FDA's findings concerning Reactin Plus. At that time, the regulator said it had found unauthorised promotional wording on the prescription drug's packaging, seized stock and directed its withdrawal from the market. It subsequently cited deficiencies in storage, inventory records and procedures for handling expired medicines while cancelling the licences.Also Watch:FDA stresses medicine safetyFDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said in the statement on Friday that the department's objective was not merely to take enforcement action but to ensure the safety and quality of medicines and statutory compliance throughout the drug supply chain."The objective of the Food and Drug Administration is not merely to take action but to ensure the safety and quality of medicines and statutory compliance in the drug supply chain," Mundhe said.He said the latest proceedings had been completed while fully respecting the Bombay High Court's directions and following principles of natural justice, transparency, an opportunity of hearing and a reasoned decision.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Thane: In a stern crackdown targeting public health violations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched surprise raids on milk distribution centers across the Thane and Navi Mumbai regions, confiscating a total of 617 liters of loose, unlabeled, and substandard milk. The operation specifically targeted five establishments across Kalwa, Uran, and Ulwe following widespread concerns over poor product quality and the illegal distribution of unbranded dairy.Also Watch: The targeted inspections revealed multiple instances of non-compliance. At Tuljai Dairy in Uran, authorities uncovered 350 liters of raw loose milk—comprising 210 liters of buffalo milk and 140 liters of cow milk—valued at ₹24,360. Similarly, inspections at Aarti Dairy in Ulwe resulted in the seizure of 167 liters of loose buffalo milk worth ₹13,026.Further inspections across Kalwa exposed additional violations at local storefronts. Pratik Milk Shopee was found holding 37 liters of loose pasteurized milk worth ₹2,670, while R.K. Dairy and Laxmi Dairy had 50 liters (valued at ₹3,340) and 13 liters (valued at ₹898) of loose and substandard milk, respectively. In total, the raids across these five regional establishments netted dairy stocks valued at ₹38,914.Pune: FDA Seizes Food Products Worth ₹18.25 Lakh, Suspends Licences Of 17 Establishments Alongside the local dairy inspections, the FDA intensified its statewide campaign against banned and sub-standard commodities across Mumbai and the Konkan division. During operations inspecting 11 different commercial premises, regulatory teams confiscated restricted stocks and materials totaling ₹23,16,167.Underscoring the administration's zero-tolerance stance on consumer safety, senior FDA leadership noted that actions against compromised food products will remain aggressive. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the department issued a firm warning:"The health and well-being of citizens will not be compromised under any circumstances. Strict legal action will continue against establishments engaged in the storage or sale of expired, tampered, or unhygienic and unsafe food products".To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune Division, launched a special inspection drive ahead of the festive season, conducting raids at 10 establishments and seizing food products worth ₹18,25,832 on suspicion of adulteration and alleged labelling and misbranding deficiencies. In a separate action, the department suspended the food licences of 17 establishments, including hotels, restaurants and milk collection centres, citing major violations of food safety requirements and unhygienic conditions.The action was undertaken as part of the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. According to the FDA Pune Division, the special campaign was conducted between September 26 and September 30, covering establishments in Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts.Among the food products seized during the drive were shrikhand, sweet lassi, mango lassi, cow ghee, khoya, papdi, puri and low-fat paneer. The department said the seizures were made after the products were suspected to be adulterated or found to have labelling or misbranding-related deficiencies.Pune: Alandi Bandh Today As 34 Students Return After Diveagar Tragedy; Bodies Of 8 Victims Being Brought Home | Video In Pune district, on September 26, FDA officials raided M/s Navnath Milk and Milk Products Pvt Ltd, Gat No. 973, Magarwadi, Post Karanje, Tal. Baramati. The department seized 81 kg of Shrikhand (Navnath), valued at ₹25,920, on suspicion of adulteration and for labelling and misbranding deficiencies.On the same day, officials raided M/s Aditi Milk and Milk Product, Maharashtra State Co-op Marketing Federation Warehouse, Nira, Purandar. A total of 223 kg of sweet lassi and mango lassi, valued at ₹83,300, was seized.Another raid was conducted at M/s Ocean Milk and Food Product, Gat No. 480, A/P Hatwalan, Tal. Daund, Dist. Pune, where the FDA seized 299 kg of cow ghee and khoya valued at ₹2,08,000.On September 30, the FDA raided M/s Morbiwala Sweets and Namkeen, Sr. No. 88/346, Maharshinagar. Officials seized 4.4 kg of papdi and puri namkeen, comprising 400-gram packets, valued at ₹2,290.Pune: New Details Emerge In Ketan Agarwal Murder Probe, Chetan Pursued Another Woman Before Murder The drive also extended to Kolhapur district. On September 30, FDA officials raided M/s Satvik Milk Products, near Sambhaji Chowk, Ichalkaranji, and seized 18.2 kg of loose low-fat paneer, valued at ₹9,166, citing suspicion of adulteration and labelling and misbranding deficiencies.The FDA also initiated action against hotels, restaurants and other food establishments after inspections revealed violations of food safety requirements.The licence of M/s Sai Prasad Veg / Shri Dilip Sadashiv Shetty, Navi Peth, Pune, was suspended after officials found major violations of Schedule 4 provisions of the food safety regulations, along with unhygienic conditions and the presence of flies and insects.Similar action was taken against M/s Manas Family (Satara) Resto and Lounge / Shri Sanjay Eknath Kshirsagar, Balgandharv Chowk, Shivajinagar. The FDA cited major violations of Schedule 4 provisions and unhygienic conditions, including the presence of flies and insects.Pune: Google Searches On ‘Easy Way To Kill Someone’, Lohagad Fort Found In Ketan Agarwal Murder Chargesheet The food licence of M/s Navale Hospitality (Shivarsh Veg Restaurant), S. No. 992/2/1, Pune-Bengaluru Highway, Warje, was also suspended following the detection of major violations under Schedule 4 and unhygienic conditions, including the presence of flies and insects.The department further suspended the licence of M/s Hotel Rajput, Shirur, Tal. Shirur, Pune District, after finding major violations of Schedule 4 provisions and unhygienic conditions, including the presence of flies and insects.The licence of M/s J.K. Chinese, Baramati, Tal. Baramati, District Pune (Reg. Hotel), was also suspended on similar grounds.The FDA said these licences were suspended with immediate effect in the interest of public health and welfare.A significant part of the drive focused on milk collection centres and dairy establishments, particularly in Pune and Satara districts.Pune: FDA Seizes Fake Amul Cheese, Prohibited Flavoured Tobacco Worth ₹30.89 Lakh In Pune district, action was taken against M/s Vishnu Vitthal Jadhav Milk Cooling Centre, Indapur; M/s Shinde Collect Milk, Indapur; M/s Jay Shriram Milk Collection Centre No. 1, Indapur; M/s Jay Shriram Milk Collection Centre No. 2, Indapur; and M/s Kanhabanay Cooperative Milk Collection Centre, Baramati.At each of these establishments, the FDA cited major violations of Schedule 4 provisions of the food safety regulations and unhygienic conditions. Their food licences were consequently suspended with immediate effect in the interest of public health and welfare.Further action was taken against M/s Malganga Milk and Agro Products, Daund; M/s Shri Mor Manlaj Milk Collection Centre, Daund; M/s Shivkrupa Milk Collection and Chilling, Indapur; and M/s Heritage Foods Ltd. (Milk Collection Centre), Indapur.In Satara district, the department suspended the licences of M/s Shri Sevagiri Milk and Milk Products, At. Po. Unbarmale, Tal. Khatav, District Satara, and M/s Nature Delight Dairy and Dairy Products Pvt. Ltd., Unit Palashi, Tal. Man, District Satara. Both establishments are identified as milk collection centres in the FDA action note.The licence of M/s Heritage Foods Limited (Milk Collection Centre), At. Po. Bijawadi, Tal. Man, District Satara, was also suspended on the same grounds.The FDA warned that demand for food products increases during the festive period, particularly for khoya, mawa, sweets, dairy products and other food items. The department also appealed to consumers to be cautious about the use of vegetable fat and other ingredients in milk and milk products.DV Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner (Food), Pune Division, FDA, said, “During the inspections, we found serious violations of food safety requirements at several establishments, including major unhygienic conditions and deficiencies in the manner in which food was handled and stored. Wherever such violations were found, action was taken as per the provisions of the food safety regulations. The licences of the concerned establishments were suspended with immediate effect after considering the nature of the violations, as the primary objective is to protect public health and ensure that only safe and hygienic food reaches consumers.”

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, seized counterfeit Amul cheese and prohibited flavoured tobacco worth a total of ₹30.89 lakh during separate actions in Pune on September 30 as part of its ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign and festive-season drive.The action was conducted under the guidance of Tukaram Munde, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, Maharashtra. In one of the actions, FDA officials seized 430 kg of counterfeit Amul cheese valued at ₹2,57,164.According to the FDA, Food Safety Officers Namrata Mohite and Pooja Bagade, under the guidance of Assistant Commissioner (Food) Narayan Sarkate, conducted an action at the residence of Yasin Khan alias Sajid Khan in Pune district. During the inspection, officials found that the original expiry dates on Amul products were allegedly being removed and replaced with new dates. Counterfeit Amul labels were also allegedly being used on cheese intended for sale.Pune: Alandi Bandh Today As 34 Students Return After Diveagar Tragedy; Bodies Of 8 Victims Being Brought Home | Video The seized 430 kg of cheese, valued at ₹2,57,164, was taken as food samples for analysis.In a separate joint action, the FDA’s Pune team and the Pune Police Commissionerate’s Crime Branch raided the same premises in connection with the alleged packing of prohibited flavoured tobacco.Officials found that substances including rose water, menthol and glycerol were being mixed with ordinary tobacco. The material was then allegedly packed as prohibited flavoured tobacco using a packing machine for sale in the market.The FDA seized prohibited flavoured tobacco worth ₹28,32,164 during the action. A packing machine valued at approximately ₹1 lakh was also seized, and the premises were sealed.Pune: Google Searches On ‘Easy Way To Kill Someone’, Lohagad Fort Found In Ketan Agarwal Murder Chargesheet Following the action, an FIR was registered under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Mumbai, September 29, 2026: Buying infant formula or other baby food in Maharashtra is set to become more tightly regulated, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordering immediate compliance with rules on labelling, sale and promotion of infant nutrition products. The order makes the notice “IMPORTANT NOTICE & MOTHER'S MILK IS BEST FOR YOUR BABY” mandatory on the front of packages and bans discounts, free samples, influencer promotions and other marketing of infant formula.Order Covers Infant Nutrition ProductsIssued on Tuesday by FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the order covers infant milk substitutes, infant formula, follow-up formula, complementary and traditional infant foods, special medical-purpose foods for infants and feeding bottles. It applies to manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers, pharmacies, hospital suppliers and e-commerce platforms.The action follows FDA inspections that found products being sold under names such as “baby cereal”, “health mix”, “stage food” and “nutrition powder”, allegedly to circumvent prescribed standards. Officials also flagged products with missing breastfeeding notices, age-of-introduction information and preparation warnings. Promotion of formula milk through hospitals, pharmacies, medical conferences, e-commerce platforms and influencers has also come under the scanner.The FDA has also flagged the reported collection and online sale of human milk by private entities.The order brings enforcement of the Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992, together with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, under one mechanism.Breastfeeding Data Raises ConcernsThe need for tighter oversight comes amid gaps in breastfeeding practices. NFHS-6 data shows 53.2% of children under three in Maharashtra were breastfed within one hour of birth, including 51% in urban areas and 54.7% in rural areas. Exclusive breastfeeding among children under six months was 52.8% in urban and 75.2% in rural Maharashtra. About 96.4% of deliveries were institutional, making hospitals an important point of contact for mothers and newborns.Marketing Restrictions TightenedBesides the mandatory breastfeeding notice, labels must carry preparation warnings, feeding instructions and advice to use the product on a health worker’s advice. Complementary foods must state that they should be introduced only after six months. Pictures of infants or women and terms such as “humanised”, “maternalised”, “complete food” and “health food” are prohibited.Companies cannot offer advertisements, free samples, gifts, coupons, cashback, discounts or influencer promotions. They are also barred from providing sponsorship, hospitality, travel, registration or speaker fees, grants or other benefits to healthcare professionals or institutions linked to medical conferences or research.Compliance Checks And PenaltiesAs per the compliance order, manufacturers must report serious adverse events within 48 hours and complete a compliance self-audit within 30 days. FDA officials will map sellers and begin risk-based inspections within 45 days.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Destroys 500 Litres Of Suspected Adulterated Milk In Dombivli West’s Bhoirwadi, Probe LaunchedViolations can lead to seizure, prosecution and suspension or cancellation of licences. Under food safety provisions, penalties can extend to Rs 10 lakh for misleading advertisements or unlicensed business, Rs 5 lakh for sub-standard food and Rs 3 lakh for misbranded food. Violations of the IMS Act can also attract imprisonment of up to three years.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended 30 food licences and and seized 50,601.78 kg of food stock worth Rs 1.19 crore between September 23 and 27 as part of a statewide festive-season crackdown.An FDA statement on Monday said licences or registration certificates of 13 establishments in Mumbai, six in Konkan division, eight in Pune division and three in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division were suspended.Kyani & Co, Colaba Sweet Mart Among Mumbai Outlets Facing ActionAction was initiated against several establishments, including Kyani & Co, Colaba Sweet Mart, Arun Vilas Farsan, Ruchi Veg Restaurant, Daffodils Fast Food Inn and Subway over alleged violations of food safety and hygiene requirements, FDA said.An inspection of Kyani & Co in Kalbadevi found cats, rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in the food preparation and storage areas, besides blood collected in a refrigerator and an open sewage manhole in the processing section, it said.KYANI & CO. FSSAI LICENCE SUSPENDEDMumbai’s iconic Kyani & Co. in Kalbadevi has had its FSSAI licence suspended with immediate effect following an FDA inspection on September 27.Officials reportedly found cats, rat droppings, live & dead cockroaches, an open sewage manhole… pic.twitter.com/N4SMIgXhhQ— Mumbai Heritage (@mumbaiheritage) September 28, 2026 Maharashtra FDA Seizes Suspected Food Stock Worth ₹9.76 Crore During Ganeshotsav Safety Drive At Colaba Sweet Mart, officials found live cockroaches, lizards, flies and larvae, while the establishment also lacked required pest-control measures, staff medical fitness records and personal protective equipment, the statement said.The FDA said licences of Arun Vilas Farsan in Dharavi and Ruchi Veg Restaurant in Parel were also suspended over hygiene and sanitary violations.The FDA said it initiated legal action against QSR Brands India, Royal China, Tiffin, United Bakery & Stores, Shree Padmavati Enterprises and Hotel Purandar Vilas for violations under Food Safety and Standards Act etc.The statement said the FDA suspended the licence of Daffodils Fast Food Inn in Vile Parle after finding extremely unhygienic conditions, including dirty refrigeration equipment, non-functional temperature displays and food stored alongside workers' belongings.Maharashtra: Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Expands Food Safety Drive To Schools, Festivals, Pharmacies & Food Outlets; Warns Violators Of Stringent Action The licence of EverSub India Pvt Ltd, which operates a Subway outlet in Lower Parel, was suspended after an inspection found a faulty refrigerator, a mould-like layer, foul smell and live cockroaches, it said.Six Food Establishments In Thane Face FDA ActionIn Thane in Konkan division, the FDA suspended licences or registrations of six establishments, including Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd and Foclo Technologies Pvt Ltd (Instamart).The action covered food storage, handling and distribution requirements, with the FDA saying corrective and legal action was being taken based on deficiencies noticed during inspections.Shri Siddhivinayak Foods, Chainess Dot Com, Jyoti Foods and New Golden Even Fresh Bakery were among other establishments covered, it said.Pune Warehouse Licence Suspended Over Unsafe FumigationIn Pune division, the FDA suspended the licence of a National Commodities Management Services warehouse at Tanang in Sangli district over unsafe fumigation and improper storage.Maharashtra FDA Suspends Food Licences Of Suleman Usman Mithaiwala & 9 Other Establishments It also initiated legal action against Hotel Ashok Sai Niketan, Shivray Foods, Samarth Hospitality Services, Ajinkya Restaurant, Hotel Lokshahi, Hotel Surabhi and Nukkad Restaurant for violations of licence conditions and hygiene provisions.In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar division, the FDA took action against Bangalore Bakery in Parbhani, Siddhanath Nagnath Agrovet Farmer Producer Company in Hingoli and Appa Chaha Center in Beed for violations of hygiene and sanitation requirements.Over 30,000 Kg Food Seized In Pune, KonkanThe FDA said it seized a total of 6,366.88 kg of food products worth Rs 28.54 lakh in Pune, Kolhapur and Solapur districts. The seized products included khoa, paneer, ghee, cream, sweets, shrikhand, lassi, coconut oil, farsan, potato wafers and bhadang, with some products suspected to be substandard, adulterated, unsafe or wrongly labelled.In Konkan division, officials seized 23,806.90 kg of food products worth about Rs 39.99 lakh, including sev, chivda, gathiya, namkeen, wafers, oils, spices, dry fruits, tea, khoa, sauces, noodles, raw milk and sweets.Maharashtra FDA Seizes Banned Gutkha, Pan Masala Worth ₹1.13 Crore After 6-Hour Chase From Samruddhi Expressway To Pune; Probe Underway The FDA said the action covered Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad and Sindhudurg.The FDA said it seized milk and milk-based products at several locations during the drive. Among the specific seizures were 385 kg of khoa and 19 kg of white butter in Pune, 909 kg of khoa and 349 kg of paneer at a dairy in Khed, and suspected substandard milk and khoa in Konkan region.FDA Seizes Food Stock In Six More Maharashtra DistrictsThe FDA also took action against food products in Jalgaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur and Akola."In Jalgaon, 7,749.9 kg of food products worth Rs 4.28 lakh were seized, while in Nagpur division food products worth Rs 32.74 lakh were seized or destroyed for unhygienic storage, adulteration, substandard quality, labelling defects and operation without a licence," it said.Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences Of 7 Mumbai Food Establishments, Including Olympia Coffee House & Nair Hospital Canteen; Urinal Found In Storage AreaBanned Food Stock Worth Rs 30.63 Lakh Seized, 22 FIRs RegisteredThe FDA said it separately inspected 26 establishments across Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions for storage, sale and distribution of banned food products."Banned stock worth Rs 30.63 lakh was seized, 22 FIRs were registered, 30 people were arrested, three establishments were sealed and three vehicles worth Rs 14.80 lakh were seized," as per the statement.FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the government would continue strict legal action against establishments selling or storing expired, tampered or unhygienically prepared food products. 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Nashik: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nashik Division, has imposed fines totalling approximately ₹25 lakh on four contractors/establishments following enforcement action carried out on September 23.According to the press note issued by the FDA, the fines imposed on the four contractors/establishments are ₹2,28,800, ₹2,98,600, ₹9,93,800 and ₹9,80,380, respectively. The total amount of the fines is ₹25,01,580.The action was taken over violations of food safety and hygiene regulations. Nashik: High-Level Task Force To Hold Interaction On Recruitment Exam Reforms The FDA has appealed to citizens to register complaints related to food safety through its website, complaints.mahafda.in.As stated in the official press note, all establishments and persons involved in the food business must strictly comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the regulations framed under it.The administration has clarified that strict action will be taken if any violations of food safety regulations are found.

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and violations during the festive rush, seizing food products worth ₹28,53,867 on suspicion of adulteration and label violations across the Pune division between September 22 and 24.The three-day drive also resulted in the suspension of licences of seven hotels, restaurants and bakeries for major violations of food safety norms. In a separate action, the FDA seized banned gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco worth ₹1,98,968, registered four FIRs, sealed five establishments and arrested five persons.The action was undertaken as part of the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign launched by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The operation was conducted across Pune, Solapur and Kolhapur districts, particularly targeting establishments dealing in khava, mawa, sweets, dairy products and other food items witnessing increased demand during the festive season.Mumbai-Pune Expressway Accident: 2 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured After Tempo Rams Into Another, Triggering Three-Vehicle Crash According to DV Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner, Pune Division, FDA, officials raided 17 establishments during the drive where adulteration was suspected and label defects or misbranding were detected.On September 22, FDA officials raided M/s Agarwal Dairy, Hadapsar, and seized 17.5 kg of ghee and medium-fat paneer worth ₹11,200. At M/s Om Trading Company, Pokale Vasti, Bibwewadi, officials seized 355 kg of khoya and medium-fat paneer worth ₹1,24,700. At M/s New Laxmi Sweets, Paud, Mulshi, 18 kg of pedha modak and low-fat paneer worth ₹5,940 was seized.In Solapur, M/s Abheer Enterprises, Adarsh Nagar, was found with 53 litres of kewara water and rose water worth ₹7,920, which was seized.The action continued on September 23, when five establishments in Pune district were raided. At M/s Jijau Dairy, Gajanan Nagar, Pimple Gurav, 13 kg of khava worth ₹5,940 was seized. M/s Rajdhani Sweets, Bibvewadi, was found with 138 kg of sonekke and cow ghee worth ₹93,691.Pune: Man Assaulted, Robbed In Daund Over 'Entering Area'; 2 Brothers Booked One of the largest seizures in Pune was reported at M/s Meldona Godown, Gangadham Road, Bibwewadi, where 1,300 kg of sonpapdi worth ₹4.16 lakh was seized. At M/s Bhairnath Khava Kendra, Taluka Ambegaon, officials seized 404 kg of khava, paneer, ghee and cream worth ₹1,70,420. At M/s Dadus Food Pvt Ltd, 404 kg of khava and butter worth ₹9,76,370 was seized.In Kolhapur district, M/s Vardhaman Dry Fruits, Ichalkaranji, was raided on September 23, resulting in the seizure of 15 kg of almonds worth ₹40,300.On September 24, the FDA continued its inspections across the three districts. In Solapur, M/s Gitashri Industry, Taluka Mohol, was found with 42 kg of cow ghee worth ₹25,493, while M/s Bikaner Mithai Bhandi, Akkalkot, Taluka Malshiras, had 50 kg of sweet mawa and gulab jamun worth ₹13,650.In Kolhapur, officials seized 40 kg of malai paneer worth ₹17,000 from M/s Godhade Dairy Farm & Milk Products, Taluka Kagal, and 558 kg of bhadang worth ₹2,01,600 from M/s Amba Bhadang, Taluka Shirol.Pune Ganesh Visarjan Noise Hits 115 dB; Laxmi Road Averages 104.5 dB, COEP Report Shows In Pune, M/s Roshani Dairy, Yerawada, had 20 kg of khava worth ₹10,000 seized. At M/s Abha Dairy, Taluka Khed, officials seized 1,258 kg of khava and medium-fat paneer worth ₹4,12,300. M/s Pradeep Sweets Pvt Ltd, Chinchwad, was found with 294 kg of farsan and salted potato wafers worth ₹1,56,800, while M/s Rupam Sweets, Kasai Market, Karve Nagar, had 20 kg of modak and pedha worth ₹12,640 seized.Seven food licences suspendedIn a parallel drive against food safety violations, the FDA suspended the licences of seven establishments with immediate effect for major violations of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, citing public health concerns.The establishments are Jai Malhar Bakery, Sangvi; Bikaner Sweets, Junnar; Hotel Sai Niketan, Phugewadi; Dadus Food, Balewadi; Krishna Super Market, Sangvi; Soham Basundi, Dakshin Solapur; and Shivray Foods, Akurdi.At Hotel Sai Niketan and Krishna Super Market, officials also reported unhygienic conditions and pest infestation, including cockroaches.Pune VIDEO: Unclothed Youth Creates Chaos On Paud Road, Damages Vehicle; Handed Over To Police Four FIRs over banned tobacco productsSeparately, FDA teams inspected five establishments and seized gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco worth ₹1,98,968. Four FIRs were registered, five establishments were sealed and five persons were arrested in connection with the action.The FDA has appealed to manufacturers and food businesses not to use vegetable fat or other adulterants in milk and milk products. Consumers have also been urged to remain vigilant about food quality and hygiene during the festive season.

Mumbai, September 24, 2026: As Ganeshotsav draws to a close on Friday, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 6.34 lakh kg of suspected food stock worth Rs 9.76 crore during a statewide festival safety drive from September 1 to 23. The action included 3,068 inspections, collection of 2,423 food samples, suspension of 248 licences and cancellation of 12 licences.FDA Action Across StateThe FDA also issued 1,506 improvement notices and filed 455 cases under Section 69 of the Food Safety and Standards Act. Of these, 398 cases have been disposed of, with penalties totalling Rs 53.60 lakh recovered.The drive covered food establishments dealing in items that see a sharp rise in demand during festivals, including sweets, khoa, dairy products, ghee, edible oil and fasting foods.The Nashik division recorded the highest seizure, with 4.42 lakh kg of suspected food stock valued at around Rs 6.23 crore. In Mumbai, FDA officials conducted 325 inspections, issued 226 improvement notices, suspended 53 licences and cancelled one licence. They also collected 88 samples and seized 4,203.55 kg of suspected stock worth Rs 16.24 lakh.Festival Enforcement PortalThe department said the enforcement was carried out under a permanent festival Standing Order and through its newly launched Festival Enforcement Portal, aimed at making festival-related food safety checks time-bound and transparent.During Ganeshotsav, 3,198 Ganesh mandals submitted online applications for bhandara, annachhatra and mahaprasad. Based on risk assessment, FDA officials conducted on-site inspections at 383 locations, checking cooking areas, drinking water, raw materials, storage practices and hygiene of food handlers.Food Safety ChecksFDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the department's focus was on preventing unsafe food from reaching devotees while ensuring that religious rituals were not disrupted. The FDA primarily targeted production units, warehouses, cold storages, mills and wholesale markets before festivals.The portal provides an annual festival calendar and automatically schedules activities such as production inspections, supply-chain monitoring, retail checks, public awareness and legal action. It also allows mandals to submit applications online and enables officials to monitor enforcement across 90 zones.Also Watch: Maharashtra: Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Expands Food Safety Drive To Schools, Festivals, Pharmacies & Food Outlets; Warns Violators Of Stringent ActionThe FDA has advised citizens to buy sweets, prasad and fasting foods from licensed establishments, check licence details and retain bills. Mandals organising community food distribution during upcoming festivals have been asked to inform the FDA at least seven days in advance.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division, conducted a special enforcement drive against food adulteration, misbranding and violations of food safety norms across the Pune division during the festive season, raiding 41 establishments between September 16 and 22.According to the FDA, food products worth ₹23.89 lakh were seized from the establishments on suspicion of adulteration, defective or misleading labelling and misbranding. The action covered food businesses across Pune, Solapur, Sangli, Kolhapur and Satara districts.The drive was undertaken under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign initiated by Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The department also separately conducted raids at seven locations against the sale and storage of prohibited food products, particularly banned gutkha, masala and scented tobacco.Mumbai-Pune Expressway Bus Erupts In Flames Near Panvel; Passengers Escape Unhurt As Fire Teams Rush To Spot | Watch Six food establishments face licence suspensionThe FDA suspended the food licences of six establishments, including hotels, restaurants and other food businesses, after inspections found serious violations of food safety and hygiene requirements.Among the establishments named by the FDA were Hotel New Nityanand and Ice Cream, Dimbhe Khurd, Ambegaon, Pune; Manas Family Restaurant, Sarur, Wai, Satara; RP Hospitalities (Rangla Punjab), Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune; Manisha Dosa Center, Karvenagar, Pune; and Innovative Retail Concepts Pvt Ltd (BigBasket), Karve Road, Pune.At these establishments, the FDA found violations of the provisions contained in Schedule 4 of the food safety regulations, along with major hygiene-related deficiencies. Officials reported large-scale unhygienic conditions at several premises, including the presence of conditions conducive to flies and cockroaches.At some establishments, officials also found expired food products and food material that had been stored beyond permissible periods. The FDA stated that these violations posed a risk to public health and consequently suspended the food licences with immediate effect.Five Women Robbed Of Gold Ornaments During Ganeshotsav In Pune Wide range of suspected adulterated food seizedThe 41 raids resulted in the seizure of a wide variety of food products. In Solapur, FDA officials seized cow ghee (Gujarat Ghee), ladoos, raisins, malai, Mysore pak and other sweets from different establishments.At SR Agencies in Akkalkot, 12 kg of cow ghee valued at ₹10,000 and 80 kg of ladoos valued at ₹16,000 were seized.In Kolhapur, officials seized low-fat paneer, khoya and rabadi from dairy and sweet establishments. At Madhuri Dairy in Nagala Park, 22 kg of low-fat paneer valued at ₹19,600 was seized. From Amawa Milk & Milk Products in Shirol, a combined stock of khoya and rabadi weighing about 177 kg was seized.In Sangli, the FDA seized products including boondi ladoo, chilli mixture/namkeen, Mysore pak, Indian sweets, milk-based sweets, turmeric powder, jaggery and other food products. At Rajasthan Sweets in Vakharmag, Sangli, around 34 kg of sweets, including boondi, Indian sweets and Mysore pak, valued at ₹90,230, was seized.AI Cameras, Drones & 10,000 Cops To Secure Pune Ganpati Immersion Several establishments in Pune district were also found with suspected substandard or mislabelled products. The seized material included glucose D, khoya/khawa, sweet halwa, cow ghee, soan papdi, pedha, besan ladoo, modak, kalakand, medium-fat paneer and other milk-based products.Among the larger seizures were sweet halwa weighing about 261 kg and valued at ₹2.23 lakh from Sahara Dairy Products in Chimbli, Khed, while 225 kg of khoya/khawa and 130 kg of medium-fat paneer were seized from Om Trading Company in Bibwewadi. The latter stock was valued at around ₹2.86 lakh, according to the FDA.The FDA also seized 38.944 kg of cow ghee from Mangal Naturocare Products in Bibwewadi, while ghee was seized from Shiv Dairy on BT Kawade Road and Agarwal Dairy in Hadapsar. At Laxmi Sweets in Pimpri, officials seized malai modak and kalakand with silver work.Other seizures included turmeric powder from Shrikrushna Corporation in Miraj MIDC, 240 kg of khawa and kunda from Radhai Milk & Milk Products in Pandharpur, 460 kg of jaggery from Tirupati Traders in Kolhapur, and black raisins from Eco Fresh Cold Storage and Warehousing in Solapur.Pune Metro Line 3 Launch Uncertain Again As PMO Date Awaited, MCC Adds To Delay Action against banned tobacco productsIn a separate operation, the FDA inspected seven establishments in the Pune division suspected of dealing in prohibited food products. Officials seized banned gutkha, masala and scented tobacco products worth ₹1,18,67,295.The action resulted in nine FIRs being registered against those found responsible. The FDA also sealed three establishments and seized two vehicles valued at around ₹23 lakh allegedly connected with the prohibited products.The action further resulted in the arrest of nine persons, according to the FDA.FDA warns of stricter action during festive seasonThe FDA said the special drive was being conducted as demand for food products rises during the festive season. The department specifically warned against the use of substandard milk and milk products, khoya, mava, sweets and other food ingredients, and appealed to food businesses to maintain prescribed safety and hygiene standards.Pune: Contractor Booked After Worker Dies From Injuries Sustained During BJ Medical College Water Tank Demolition DV Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner (Food), FDA, Pune Division, told The Free Press Journal, “With the festive season underway, the demand for food products such as khoya, mawa, sweets and other dairy-based products has increased. Consumers should remain vigilant about the quality of food products they purchase and report any complaints related to food adulteration or hygiene to the FDA. Strict action will be taken against establishments found violating food safety norms.”

Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Wednesday warned that food-safety and hygiene violations will invite action across the state, whether detected in schools, pharmacies, manufacturing units, wholesale businesses, food establishments or even during religious festivals where food is distributed to devotees. The warning comes as the FDA intensifies its statewide enforcement drive against violations.Speaking to news agency IANS, Mundhe said the department was expanding its scrutiny across different sectors and would take action wherever violations were detected.“We are taking action in schools. You may have seen that a few days ago, the FDA Maharashtra issued an order regarding the implementation of a balanced diet in schools,” Mundhe said.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "We are taking action in schools. You may have seen that a few days ago, the FDA Maharashtra issued an order regarding the implementation of a balanced diet in schools. We first decided on… pic.twitter.com/gmojbkpxMY— IANS (@ians_india) September 23, 2026 FDA focus on nearly 68,000 schoolsMundhe said FDA officials had also held a meeting with officers from the School Education Department as part of efforts to promote healthier food environments for students. He said nearly 68,000 schools across Maharashtra fall under the initiative aimed at ensuring balanced diets and healthier lifestyles among students.The FDA is also focusing on preventing the sale of addictive or prohibited substances near school premises.According to Mundhe, parents and teachers have responded positively to efforts aimed at providing healthier food to students and keeping addictive substances away from schools.Permanent SOP for food during festivalsMundhe also announced a permanent Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) governing food businesses and food distribution during festivals.The framework will apply throughout the year and cover festivals across religions and regions rather than being restricted to a particular celebration.“It covers festivals of every religion and every region. Since this is a standing order for festivals, the entire process will be carried out from 21 days before the festival until 30 days after the festival. Our office will be responsible for taking action regarding food business operators operating during the festival season,” Mundhe said.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "In Maharashtra, instead of looking at this on a year-to-year basis, we have issued a permanent Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for one full year covering the festival season. It covers… pic.twitter.com/DQr2RlJW7G— IANS (@ians_india) September 23, 2026The move comes during major festivals such as Ganeshotsav, when mandals and organisations frequently organise bhandaras and distribute food or prasad to large numbers of devotees.Mundhe warned that organisations, groups and food business operators found violating food-safety regulations or distributing food considered unsafe for consumption could face stringent action.Over 900 licences suspendedThe FDA chief said enforcement was also continuing against pharmacies, drug manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, blood centres and establishments operating in the cosmetics sector.“It is our responsibility and role to implement the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. So far, more than 900 licences have been suspended, whether those of pharmacies, manufacturers, blood centres or other establishments, including those in the cosmetics sector,” Mundhe said.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "The drug sector also comes under the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Therefore, we keep a close watch on pharmacies, manufacturers, wholesalers and dealers. We conduct sampling as… pic.twitter.com/PzyS1GivFW— IANS (@ians_india) September 23, 2026 He explained that drug samples are collected and examined before action is initiated in relevant cases.According to Mundhe, the FDA has also cancelled manufacturers' licences in some major cases. Depending on the nature of the violation, action can be taken against an individual product or against the company concerned.Mumbai food outlets face FDA actionMundhe's warning comes amid intensified action against food establishments in Mumbai over alleged food-safety and hygiene violations.Reports said licences of several establishments were suspended following inspections, including a restaurant operating inside the Royal Western India Turf Club at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mirari on St Dominic Road in Bandra West, Gurukrupa Dairy Products in Malad East and Dreamer Hospitality Pvt Ltd in Bandra West.The actions are part of the FDA's broader enforcement campaign targeting food safety, hygiene standards and regulatory compliance across Maharashtra.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: A special inspection drive for festive food items is being conducted under the guidance of Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of the State Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Mangesh Mane, Joint Commissioner (Food).The initiative aims to ensure that citizens across the state have access to safe, hygienic and high-quality food, while also ensuring effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with its associated rules and regulations.The drive is being carried out across the state ahead of the upcoming festive season, focusing on various food products. In this context, on September 21, 2024, the following stock was seized from M/s Shri Balaji Fruit Traders (Shop No. 67, APMC, Sharadchandra Market, Peth Road, Panchvati, Nashik):Vatula brand cow ghee: 75 kg, valued at ₹56,200Turmeric powder: 900 kg, valued at ₹2,45,700The total value of the seized stock of both food items is ₹3,01,900.Nashik: Central Probe Sought Into Deaths Of 584 Tribal Ashram School Students The stock of both food items was seized due to suspected violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, concerns regarding substandard quality and possible risks to public health.The action was carried out by Food Safety Officer Govinda Gaikwad under the guidance of Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane and Assistant Commissioner (Food) Dnyaneshwar Mahale.If citizens have doubts regarding the quality of food products or notice the sale of adulterated or unsafe food, they should lodge a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration through the online portal https://complaints.mahafda.in.Nashik: Civic Administration Gears Up For Ganesh Idol Immersion During inspections, food samples are tested, necessary documents are verified and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act.Strict action is being taken against businesses that violate regulations, and the administration is conducting continuous inspections to curb practices that compromise consumer health.The Food and Drug Administration's inspection and enforcement drive will continue to ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food products for the health and well-being of citizens.

Nashik: A special inspection drive targeting festive food products is being conducted under the guidance of Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner of the State Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Mangesh Mane, Joint Commissioner (Food). The initiative aims to ensure that citizens across the state have access to safe, hygienic and high-quality food, while ensuring effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its associated rules and regulations.As part of the state-wide campaign ahead of the festive season, inspections of various food products are being carried out. Accordingly, on September 17, 2024, the FDA seized food stock worth a total of ₹48,81,920 from M/s Chhaya Agri Pvt. Ltd. in Saryad Pimpri, Nashik.The seized stock included:‘Barista’ (Fried Onion): 12,008 kg, valued at ₹48,03,200Refined Sunflower Oil: 328 kg, valued at ₹78,720Nashik: Notice Issued To Namrata Advertising Over Felling Of 55 Trees On Gangapur Road The stock was seized under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, due to concerns over unhygienic conditions, substandard quality and unsafe food products. The stock was also found to have been stored in a manner potentially hazardous to human health.The action was carried out by Food Safety Officer Pratik Bhad under the guidance of Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane and Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sandip Deore.Citizens who have concerns about the quality of food products or notice the sale of adulterated or unsafe food have been advised to lodge complaints with the Food and Drug Administration through its online portal.Nashik: Simhastha Kumbh 2027 To Put City’s Religious, Cultural And Economic Identity On Global Map During inspections, food samples are tested, necessary documents are verified, and appropriate action is taken in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act. Strict action is being taken against businesses that violate regulations, while continuous inspections are being conducted to curb practices that could compromise consumer health.The Food and Drug Administration’s inspection and enforcement drive will continue to ensure the availability of safe and high-quality food products for the health and well-being of citizens.

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) team seized 1,121 kg of sweets brought into the city from Gujarat by a private transport service on Friday. The consignment, unloaded at a parking area opposite Panchvati Hotel in Padampura, was found to have been transported without maintaining the required temperature and stored on the ground in unhygienic conditions. The FDA confiscated the stock, valued at ₹1,92,710, in two separate operations.A team comprising Food Safety Officer Kirtika Zhade and Food Safety Officer (Vigilance) SA Kedar carried out the action as part of the ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign. During an inspection of sweets transported from Gujarat via passenger buses, the officials found that the required temperature had not been maintained during transportation and that the storage conditions were unhygienic. The stocks held by both vendors were subsequently seized.Pune: PMC Fire Department Inspects 36 Establishments In Shivajinagar & Navi Peth, Issues Notices Over Safety Violations In the first operation, 720 kg of stock was seized from Seva Singh Harmohansingh Sabarwal. The stock was valued at ₹1,24,540 and comprised 148 kg of ‘Premium Dessert’ (Ganesha Company), 358 kg of ‘Delicious Sweet’ (Krishna Company) and 214 kg of Halwa (Krishna Company).The consignment was intended to be sent to Jalna and Parbhani.In a separate operation, 401 kg of stock was seized from Sagar Somesh Limbore of M/s Varad Trading. Valued at ₹68,170, the stock comprised 268 kg of ‘Delicious Sweet’ (Siddheshwari Company) and 133 kg of ‘Sweet Halwa’ (Shri Shyam Company). The stock had been brought to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar for sale.Pune Lohagad Murder Case: 5,053-Page Chargesheet Details Alleged Conspiracy, Fake Instagram Account And Accident Plot The FDA has sent samples from both stocks to a laboratory for testing. The perishable stock has been securely stored at Fio Cold Storage in Bidkin, Taluka Paithan, pending further orders. Further action will be taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, after the laboratory reports are received.

Nashik: To ensure the quality and safety of food products ahead of the festive season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Nashik Division, has conducted special inspections and enforcement actions against violators across all districts in the division.Recognising the rising demand for sweets, dairy products, edible oils, spices and other food items during the festive period, the FDA is implementing a special inspection and enforcement drive. The initiative aims to ensure that citizens have access to safe, high-quality and unadulterated food products.Nashik: 55 Trees Cut Down Under ₹10K Contract For Advertising Work, Six Arrested The drive is being conducted under the guidance of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane.Under the campaign, inspections and enforcement actions have been carried out at various locations across all districts of the Nashik Division over the past 10 days. A total of 36 operations resulted in the seizure of goods valued at ₹5,40,16,621, including 14 major enforcement actions. Major Enforcement ActionsA total of 75,356.8 kg of pasteurised cooking butter (unsalted) of the Madhurama Creamy Delight brand, valued at ₹3,95,62,320, was seized from M/s Arihant Cold Storage, MIDC, Ahilyanagar.Frozen custard apple pulp, mango pulp and cream stock totalling 6,457 kg and valued at ₹39,18,520 was seized from M/s Iyarj Cold Storage and Exporters, Kokangaon, taluka Niphad, Nashik district.On September 11, 2026, in the early hours, 2,155 kg of Special Sweet Barfi valued at ₹5,58,267 was seized from two private buses at Dwarka, Nashik.Cream and ghee stock weighing 593.4 kg and valued at ₹3,40,952 was seized from M/s New Wagh Milk Dairy, Jamner Road, Pachora, Jalgaon district.Nashik: Shalimar, Panchavati Roads To Become No-Vehicle Zones During Ganeshotsav; Check Full List Cow and buffalo ghee stock weighing 463.4 kg and valued at ₹3,01,000 was seized from M/s Gayatri Texture, Kumar Nagar, Sakri Road, Dhule.Ghee stock of the Arihant brand weighing 300 kg and valued at ₹2,22,000 was seized from M/s Ruchiraj Sweets, Savedi, Ahilyanagar.Cow ghee stock weighing 230 kg and valued at ₹2,00,405 was seized from M/s Hiralal Nandlal Navalkha, Shrirampur, Ahilyanagar.Chandan Sweet Supari stock valued at ₹1,66,320 was seized from an open space near Ichhadevi Chowk, Jalgaon.The Food and Drug Administration continues to carry out such enforcement actions during the festive season to ensure the availability of safe food for citizens.

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licence of The New Poona Club Ltd on Rajendra Singhji Road after an inspection found serious lapses in kitchen hygiene, pest control, food storage and mandatory food-safety documentation. The action was part of a wider inspection drive across Pune district, in which 14 establishments faced regulatory action and food products worth ₹56.36 lakh were seized.The FDA’s inspection report records several violations at the club premises, including live cockroaches in the kitchen and rat droppings on mesh or screening material. Cockroaches were reportedly found on the food-preparation table as well as on the kitchen floor, indicating poor pest-control conditions.Officials also found a toilet situated close to a freezer in the tin-shed kitchen area. The facility was described in the inspection report as extremely dirty and unhygienic, raising concerns about possible contamination of food storage and preparation areas.Pune VIDEO: PMPML Bus Catches Fire; Firefighter's Alertness Prevents Major Mishap The report also mentions catering operations allegedly being undertaken by M/s Sai Caterers. According to the FDA, a valid FSSAI licence and an agreement or contract with the caterer were not available for verification during the inspection.The action against the club came during a special inspection campaign conducted by the FDA’s Pune division between September 10 and 15 in preparation for the festive season. During the drive, officials inspected establishments in Daund, Manchar, Hadapsar, Mohammadwadi, Shirur, Camp, Wanowrie and Kondhwa.The FDA suspended the food licences of eight establishments during the campaign, including six sweet shops, a hotel, a restaurant and a bakery. At The New Poona Club in Camp, officials reported extensive violations of Schedule 4 of the food-safety regulations and unhygienic premises with cockroaches and other insects. The licence was suspended with immediate effect, citing public health and safety.Pune Leads Maharashtra In Engineering Admissions For AY 2026-27; SPPU Records 64,822 Admissions The inspection drive also resulted in the seizure of food products worth ₹56.36 lakh for reasons including labelling violations, misleading information and suspected adulteration.The largest seizure was made at Deccan Cold Storage India Pvt Ltd in Kelwade, Bhor, where officials seized 8,919 kg of paste cooking butter valued at ₹41.56 lakh.At Adarsh Enterprises in Gokulnagar, Kondhwa Budruk, officials seized 35 kg of fat spread and margarine worth ₹36,880 over labelling deficiencies.Officials also seized 1,835 kg of chemical-free jaggery valued at ₹1.76 lakh from Jawaharlal Bothra & Brothers in Market Yard, Gultekdi, citing suspected adulteration and labelling violations.Balbharati Completes 60 Years Of Educational Contribution, Felicitated At Pune Festival Khoya was seized from Amar Sweet in Hadapsar, while barfi was taken from Chaitanya Sweet in Shewalewadi. Both products were destroyed because they were perishable.“All food samples collected during the inspections have been sent for analysis. Legal action will be taken based on the reports,” said DV Bhogawade, joint commissioner, FDA Pune division.

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food adulteration and violations of food safety norms across the Pune division during the festive season.Between September 10 and 15, 2026, the department seized stock worth Rs76.62 lakh in two separate drives, Rs56.36 lakh worth of suspected adulterated, misbranded food products from 12 establishments and Rs20.26 lakh worth of banned tobacco-related food products from 14 establishments, according to the FDA. The action covered establishments in Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and Solapur districts.#WATCH | FDA Cracks Down On Food Adulteration During Festive Season; Stock Worth Rs 76.62 Lakh SeizedReported by @Alister0135 #Pune #PuneNews #FDA #FoodSafety #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/HZ15GTtFlT— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) September 16, 2026 As per FDA information, under the first drive, major seizures in Pune district included 1,559 kg of cow milk, butter and skimmed milk powder worth Rs8.50 lakh from Creamy Delight in Patas, Daund, and 899 kg of pasteurised cooking butter worth Rs41.56 lakh from Deccan Cold Storage India Pvt Ltd in Kelawade, Bhor.Other seizures included 35 kg of fat spread and margarine worth Rs36,880 from Adarsh Enterprises, Kondhwa; 1,835 kg of chemical-free and gold jaggery worth Rs1.76 lakh from Jawaharlal Bothra & Brothers, Market Yard; 164 kg of khoya, paneer and ghee worth Rs52,840 from Mahaveer Dairy, Manchar; 74 kg of khoya worth Rs22,200 from Amar Sweet, Hadapsar; and 39 kg of barfi worth Rs23,400 from Chaitanya Sweet, Shewalewadi. The khoya and barfi were found to be decomposed and were destroyed on the spot.In neighbouring districts, 208 kg of halwa and rabadi worth Rs51,540 was seized from Shivaratna Milk, Takawade, Kolhapur; 112 kg of khava and modak worth Rs54,480 from Agrawal Sweets, Lonand, Satara; 87 kg of farsan and modak worth Rs20,600 from Nilesh Vegetable Fruits & Bakers, Sangli; 94 kg of paneer and shrikhand worth Rs23,950 from Kolhapur Milk and Bakers; and 758 kg of gulabjamun mix worth Rs1.66 lakh from a vehicle belonging to Amawa Milk, Akiwat, Kolhapur, according to the FDA.Ganeshotsav In Pune: PMC Readies 5 Ghats, 150 Mobile Toilets For Immersion The department has also suspended licences of six sweet shops. The action included Raj Sweets in Hadapsar, Chetan Sweets in Dhokewadi (Hadapsar), Jaslok Sweets in Mohammadwadi (Hadapsar), Tulsi Sweets in Gadital (Hadapsar), Amar Sweets in Hadapsar and New Punam Sweets in Nirmann Plaza in Shirur.Licences of eight hotels, restaurants and bakeries, including The New Poona Club in Camp, Swinsta Enterprises in Wanowrie, New Diamond Bakery, Adarsh Enterprises, Hotel Malhar Wada in Kolhapur and Hotel Sahyadri, Dhuldev, were also suspended. Pune Police To Seize Drones Flown Without Permission During GaneshotsavIn a separate drive against prohibited food products, FDA teams inspected 14 establishments and seized banned gutkha, pan masala and scented tobacco worth Rs20.26 lakh. Nine establishments were sealed, three vehicles worth Rs25.50 lakh were seized, 14 FIRs were registered and 15 persons were arrested.The FDA has warned that inspections and action will continue during the festive season, when demand for milk products, sweets and other food items rises. Consumers have also been urged to report complaints regarding adulterated or substandard food products to the FDA helpline.

Mumbai, September 15, 2026: Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has carried out 104 search-and-seizure operations in just three months, seizing illegal medicines and cosmetics worth Rs 11.41 crore. This compares with 419 such operations over the previous five financial years, during which the department seized stock worth Rs 30.84 crore, registered 175 FIRs and arrested 241 people.The latest action, after FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe took charge, has also exposed potentially hazardous products, including Pakistan-made skin-whitening creams containing excessive mercury and, in some cases, lead. Several imported face creams were found without mandatory documents and import papers, while the FDA also flagged spurious and substandard medicines.The 104 operations conducted in just three months account for nearly one-fourth of the total 419 operations recorded over the previous five financial years. While the periods are not directly comparable, the figures indicate a sharp escalation in enforcement under Mundhe.Hazardous Products FlaggedThe action targeted several skin-whitening products, including Goree Beauty Cream, Golden Star Beauty Cream and Face Fresh Gold Beauty Cream and Serum, which were flagged following testing by the FDA. The presence of excessive mercury and lead in such products can pose health risks to consumers.Among medicines, the FDA declared Diabeties-ALL spurious, while Edengrel 75 mg (clopidogrel) failed the dissolution test. Clopidogrel is used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.Violations Found During InspectionsThe violations detected during inspections ranged from the manufacture and sale of unauthorised or substandard medicines to deficiencies in quality-control procedures and production records. In some establishments, medicines were being sold without the supervision of registered pharmacists and without proper bills.The FDA also found scheduled medicines being sold without prescriptions, improper handling of expired medicines and poor storage of temperature-sensitive medicines such as insulin and vaccines. Improper storage can compromise the effectiveness of such products.The three-month action resulted in 20 FIRs and 21 arrests, according to the FDA data.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Complaints Surge 557 Per Cent To 1,397 In 3 Months As Drug Enforcement IntensifiesJune-August 2026 Under MundheFive-Year FDA Search-And-Seizure DataTo get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration seized unsafe dairy products valued at Rs 5.4 crore. The agency also suspended 404 licenses during a recent three-month enforcement drive. Inspections covered 9,485 establishments dealing with various food items across the state. Action against prohibited food articles led to 867 arrests and confiscation of contraband. The total value of seized food stock reached Rs 67.20 crore during this period.

Thane, September 11, 2026: The Thane civic administration has launched a major crackdown on food businesses operating in unhygienic conditions in the Shil-Diva Road and Khardi area, suspending the licences/registrations of 11 establishments and seizing around 2,855 kg and 56 litres of food products valued at approximately Rs 20.48 lakh.The action was carried out on September 9 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Konkan Division, Thane, following directions from senior officials. Acting on confidential information, officials conducted surprise inspections at establishments manufacturing and selling farsan, wafers, chivda, namkeen and other food products in the Bhaskar Compound and Shil-Diva Road area.Unhygienic Storage ConditionsDuring the inspections, officials found several food products and raw materials stored under allegedly unhygienic and unsafe conditions. The seized stock included potato wafers, farali chivda, tikha wafers, black pepper wafers, mixed farsan, sev, bhakarwadi, chivda, diet chivda, snack sticks, banana chips, maida, gram flour, peas flour and palmolein oil, among other items.Officials also reported multiple violations, including the absence of mandatory food safety licences, excessive dust, dirt and accumulated oil in production areas, and sheds and walls made from temporary materials. Parts of the premises were found damaged, while poor waste-disposal arrangements resulted in garbage accumulation and foul odour in surrounding areas.Food Safety Violations FoundThe inspection team also observed stray dogs, cats and rodents in and around some establishments. Food products were allegedly not being handled in accordance with prescribed labelling norms. Workers were found preparing food without aprons, gloves or head covers, with some wearing unhygienic clothing.Also Watch: Thane FDA Seals Online Grocery Warehouse Over Expired Food, Unhygienic ConditionsAuthorities said the action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as the conditions posed a potential risk to public health.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday seized four truckloads of paneer and khoya in Pune as part of a special drive against food adulteration and violations of food safety norms ahead of Ganeshotsav.#WATCH | #Pune: FDA Conducts Major Raid In Shukrawar Peth, Seizes 10,000 Kg Of Suspected Adulterated Paneer & 5,000 Kg Of Fake Khoya Reported by @vssalman007 #PuneNews #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/dwHCBr8SOf— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) September 11, 2026 The action was carried out under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The seized stock has been taken for further examination, with samples of the paneer and khoya sent to laboratories for testing. Officials are also investigating the quality of the products and the source from which the large quantity of dairy products was procured.Pune: City Ranks 12th In National Clean Air Survey 2026, Scores 183 Out Of 200 The crackdown comes at a time when demand for sweets, paneer, khoya and other dairy products rises sharply during the Ganeshotsav festivities. The FDA has intensified inspections to prevent adulterated or substandard food products from reaching consumers. Officials are expected to take further action based on the laboratory test reports and findings of the ongoing investigation. The large-scale seizure has also caused concern among food and dairy product traders in the city, with the department indicating that inspections will continue during the festival period.Meanwhile, the FDA has also suspended the licences of three hotels in the Pune division for allegedly violating prescribed food safety and hygiene norms. 21,555 Applications Received During SIR Claims Period In Pune District The establishments facing action are Sairat Biryani in Koregaon Park, Pune; Hotel Shahi in Malkapur, Satara district; and Saber Restaurant in Lonavala.According to a statement issued by the FDA, inspections of the three establishments found violations of prescribed food safety and hygiene requirements. Following the findings, their licences were suspended with immediate effect. Under the Food Safety and Standards Act, food business operators are required to maintain proper hygiene at their premises, ensure safe handling of food and comply with conditions prescribed by the authorities.The FDA said the required standards were not being adequately followed at the three establishments, prompting the department to take action.

Dombivli, September 10, 2026: In a major action against the sale of suspected adulterated food products, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) destroyed around 500 litres of allegedly adulterated milk in Dombivli West's Bhoirwadi area. The milk, which was reportedly brought from Sangli, was allegedly being sold and distributed without a valid licence.According to FDA officer Rajendra Kardak, the action was initiated after the department received information regarding the suspected supply and sale of adulterated milk in the area. During the inspection and examination of the stock, the FDA found suspected adulteration, following which the entire consignment of around 500 litres was destroyed.The investigation also revealed that the person involved in selling and distributing the milk allegedly did not possess a valid licence for the business. Officials are now examining how long the operation had been running and whether other people were involved in the transportation, storage and distribution of the milk.Supply Chain Under InvestigationAccording to the FDA, the milk was transported from Sangli to Dombivli and was allegedly being supplied through several dairies in the Kalyan-Dombivli region before reaching consumers. The department is now tracing the complete supply chain to identify all the dairies and other establishments that may have received the milk.Officials said the exact nature of the suspected adulteration is also under investigation. The FDA is trying to determine which substance or substances may have been mixed with the milk and whether samples or other evidence collected during the action require further laboratory examination.FDA Probes Public Health RiskConsidering the potential risk to public health, the FDA team ensured that the entire stock was destroyed and could not enter the consumer market.FDA officer Rajendra Kardak said further action in the matter is being taken under the guidance of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The department is also investigating the role of other individuals connected with the alleged adulterated milk supply network.Also Watch: FDA Suspends Licences Of 6 Mumbai Eateries Over Food Safety ViolationsThe ongoing inquiry will focus on identifying the source of the milk, the persons responsible for its transportation and distribution, and the dairies through which it was allegedly supplied. Further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation and applicable provisions of food safety laws.The FDA has intensified its scrutiny of the supply chain as the investigation continues.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food licences/registrations of six hotels and eateries in Mumbai after inspections on September 8 and 9 found serious violations of food safety and hygiene norms, including pest activity, poor sanitation, improper food storage and inadequate ventilation.FDA suspends food licencesThe establishments include Shri Gajanan Vadapav and Snacks Centre, Kanjurmarg; Samarth Sweets, Jogeshwari; Ekveera Zunka Bhakar Kendra and Manisha Sweets, Mulund; Nawab Seekh Corner; Hotel Ashwin; and Jai Maharashtra Masala Dosa Corner.At Shri Gajanan Vadapav, officials found that food heating, cooling and refrigeration temperatures were not being regularly monitored. The kitchen lacked a door, increasing the risk of pest entry, while some food-contact equipment was made of unsuitable material.Panvel Civic Standing Committee Clears Security, Sewage & Monsoon WorksInspections reveal violationsSamarth Sweets, inspected following a complaint, had open drains and garbage near the entrance. Its production area lacked a proper workflow, raising the risk of cross-contamination. Personal belongings, clothes and bedding were also found in the production area.At Ekveera Zunka Bhakar Kendra and Manisha Sweets, inspectors found congested and poorly ventilated production areas, inadequate pest-proofing and food preparation areas exposed to dust and insects.Nawab Seekh Corner was found storing semolina containing ants and keeping raw meat uncovered. Raw, cooked and ready-to-eat food was not properly segregated, while refrigeration and storage areas were unhygienic.Hotel Ashwin and Jai Maharashtra Masala Dosa Corner were also found violating food safety norms, including deficiencies in storage, temperature control, sanitation and pest control.Guidelines for community food eventsMeanwhile, the FDA has asked organisers of Mahaprasad, langars, bhandaras and other community food distribution programmes to submit prior intimation at least seven days before the event. The “Pre-Intimation Form” is available on the Food & Drug Grievance Portal.Also Watch:The FDA will conduct risk-based inspections and collect food samples based on the information received. Organisers have been directed to ensure hygiene, safe water, temperature control, proper storage and personal hygiene of food handlers.Devotees can report food-quality complaints on 1800 222 365 or through the grievance portal. “Playing with the health of consumers will not be tolerated,” said FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: A special state-wide inspection drive for milk and dairy products is being conducted under the guidance of State Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The initiative aims to ensure that citizens have access to safe, hygienic and quality food while ensuring effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related rules and regulations.As part of the campaign, the Nashik FDA office conducted an inspection on September 8, 2026, at M/s Vijaya Enterprises, located at Ravivar Karanja, Nashik. Suspecting the food products to be adulterated and of substandard quality, officials seized 298.4 kg of stock valued at ₹1,29,198.The seized products included Inter-Esterified Veg Fat (Geer) and Inter-Esterified Veg Fat (Jay Janki Gold).Nashik: Fake Godman, Associates Held For Allegedly Promising ‘Money Rain’, Duping Family Of ₹11 Lakh Although the nutritional information on the product labels mentioned the addition of Vitamin A and Vitamin D, the mandatory fortification logo was missing. Samples of the products have been sent to a laboratory for analysis. Further action will be taken after the analysis reports are received.The operation was carried out by Food Safety Officers Rutuja Navale and Ashwini Patil under the guidance of Assistant Commissioner (Food) Vinod Dhavad and Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane.

Nashik: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up inspections and enforcement against food businesses across Nashik district. In recent months, officials have inspected hotels, sweet shops, food storage facilities and online food delivery centres, taking action against establishments found violating food safety norms.Licences of nine hotels suspendedThe FDA conducted surprise inspections of hotels and food establishments in the Nashik division. Licences of nine hotels were suspended after officials found violations relating to hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and food handling practices. The drive was conducted under the guidance of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.Action against unlicensed businessesThe FDA also targeted establishments operating without mandatory food licences or registration. During inspections in Deolali, Dindori and Satana, action was taken against several food businesses, with fines totalling around ₹3.10 lakh reportedly collected.Nashik: CJP Backs Tribal Students’ Agitation, Demands Immediate Action On Pending Issues Ghee worth ₹2.75 lakh seizedDuring inspections in Nashik city and rural areas, the FDA seized ghee stock worth around ₹2.75 lakh on suspicion of adulteration. The concerned establishment was also served a notice to stop business operations for allegedly operating without the required licence. Samples of the seized material were sent to laboratories for testing, following which further legal action will be initiated based on the reports.Online delivery centres also under scannerWith the rapid growth of online food and grocery delivery services, the FDA has also begun inspecting their storage and food-handling facilities. A Zepto centre in Nashik reportedly faced action, with its food licence suspended after officials detected violations related to hygiene and other food safety requirements.Suspicious food stock worth lakhs seizedAs part of the wider inspection campaign, the FDA inspected several food establishments and reportedly seized suspicious and non-compliant food stock worth approximately ₹15.89 lakh. Officials examined licences, food quality, storage conditions and compliance with food safety regulations.Nashik: NMC Signs Five-Year MoU With NRDC India To Tackle Rising Heat Stress More inspections expectedThe FDA is expected to continue its inspection drive across Nashik, particularly targeting hotels, bakeries, sweet shops, meat and fish outlets, edible oil businesses, dairy product sellers and online food and grocery delivery centres.Violations can result in licence suspension or cancellation, closure notices, monetary penalties and, where warranted, prosecution under food safety laws.The intensified enforcement is aimed at ensuring that food businesses comply with licensing, hygiene, storage, labelling and food-handling requirements and that consumers are protected from adulterated or unsafe food.

Mumbai: Ahead of the festival season, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a year-long Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) covering mahaprasad, iftar meals, annachhatra, langar, bhandara and other large-scale food distributions.Organisers will have to inform the FDA at least seven days before the event, while food must be prepared and supplied by a licensed caterer.The FDA has introduced a permanent “Festival Enforcement Calendar” covering festivals, fairs, urus and other religious celebrations throughout the year. Separate orders will no longer be required for individual festivals, with one comprehensive order laying down the inspection and sampling plan across Maharashtra.Festival food safety measuresUnder the SOP, Food Safety Officers will personally visit sites where mahaprasad, iftar meals, annachhatra, langar and bhandara are organised to check food quality, hygiene and compliance with safety rules.Organising mandals and institutions have been directed to use only licensed caterers.Mumbai, Maharashtra: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "Recommendation for sanction of prosecution under section 42 has to be within 14 days after the festival if at all it is needed in case there are violations. Analysis report has to be… pic.twitter.com/vzP4SdmTvN— IANS (@ians_india) September 3, 2026 The move comes as demand for sweets, khoa, paneer, ghee, milk, edible oil, gram flour and dry fruits rises sharply during festivals, increasing the risk of adulteration and unsafe food.Festival categories and inspectionsThe FDA has divided festivals into three categories.Ganeshotsav, Navratri, Diwali, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, Christmas and New Year’s Eve will have statewide enforcement.Regional festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Holi, Gudi Padwa, Akshaya Tritiya, Janmashtami, Dahi Handi and Dussehra will receive targeted checks.Local fairs, jatras, urus, palkhi processions and village festivals will be monitored locally.Inspections will begin 21 days before a festival, with officials identifying vulnerable areas and food products and checking manufacturers, mills, wholesale markets, storage facilities and other establishments.During festivals, teams will conduct market surveillance, inspect sweet shops and eateries, carry out on-the-spot testing and respond to complaints.Follow-up action will continue for up to 30 days after the festival.Gadchiroli To Be Developed As Global Green Steel Hub: Jaykumar RawalFocus on food productsSpecial attention will be given to milk and milk products, sweets, edible oil, fasting foods, meat, ice, water, food colours, dry fruits, gram flour, bakery products and fruits.During Mahashivratri and Navratri, fasting foods such as bhagar, kuttu and singhada flour, sago and rajgira will be checked.Dry fruits will be tested for harmful contamination, while gram flour will be checked for adulteration.The FDA will intensify edible oil checks before Dussehra and Diwali and during Ramzan.Oil found to have crossed the permitted safety limit will not be allowed for reuse and must be handed over to authorised agencies.Also Watch:Action against violationsSpecial inspections of cakes, cream products, chocolates, ice and packaged water will be conducted during Christmas and New Year.Online grocery and quick-commerce warehouses will also be checked to prevent sale of expired food.The FDA has directed food businesses to maintain valid licences, buy raw materials from authorised suppliers and keep purchase records.Strict action will be taken against serious violations, while officials have been directed to ensure that genuine businesses are not unnecessarily harassed.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Maharashtra FDA crackdown continues Food licences suspended unsafe milk destroyed

Navi Mumbai, August 25, 2026: An FIR has been registered against 15 individuals and dairy establishments in connection with a major milk adulteration racket allegedly operating in Navi Mumbai's Mahape MIDC area. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized 4,710 litres of adulterated and suspected milk, along with skimmed milk powder, paneer and cream worth several lakhs of rupees.The FIR (No. 435/2026) was registered at Turbhe police station on August 22, following an FDA raid at P.K. Dairy in Mahape on August 19. The FDA has also initiated the process of cancelling the food licences of the establishments named in the case.Milk Adulteration Racket BustedAccording to the FDA, Shivendra Shyamlal Jaiswal, 34, was caught allegedly adulterating milk by mixing skimmed milk powder (SMP) and chilled water into an Eicher milk tanker. The operation was allegedly being carried out in connivance with dairy owner Pradeep Kamlesh Yadav.Investigators found that one kg of skimmed milk powder was being mixed with 8 to 10 litres of chilled water and homogenised using a plunger. The adulterated milk was allegedly supplied as pure cow and buffalo milk to dairies in Thane, Airoli, Kopri, Digha and Ghansoli.P.K. Dairy was found operating without a food safety licence and was immediately shut down. The FDA seized and destroyed 4,710 litres of adulterated and suspected milk valued at Rs 1.85 lakh. At P.K. Dairy alone, 761 litres of cow and buffalo milk worth Rs 40,558 was destroyed.Dairy Products SeizedThe FDA also seized 473 kg of skimmed milk powder worth Rs 1.60 lakh, 129.5 kg of paneer worth Rs 45,280 and 88.4 kg of cream worth Rs 30,940.Further action was taken against other suppliers. From Bhaskar Dairy in Mahape, 548 kg of suspected powder and paneer worth Rs 1.83 lakh was seized and its licence was suspended. At Narayan Dairy in Rabale, 3,648 litres of pasteurised skimmed milk worth Rs 1.24 lakh was destroyed after it was found to be without laboratory reports. Another 88.4 kg of cream was seized from the Fattesingrao Naik Cooperative Milk Union.15 Individuals, Establishments NamedThe accused named in the FIR include Jaiswal, Yadav and Bhaskar Santu Pilani, besides Maharaj Dairy, Vijay Dairy, Shivkailas Dairy, Roopsagar Dairy, Dinesh Dairy, Balaji Dairy, Shuklam Dairy, Shriram Dairy, Vasudev Dairy, Radhakrishna Dairy, Janam Dairy and Devnarayan Dairy.Also Watch: Navi Mumbai: FDA Seizes ₹12.23 Lakh Worth Of Dairy Products In Mahape; Substandard Milk SuspectedThe action was carried out under the directions of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, with Joint Commissioner (Vigilance) Preeti Tipre and Thane Food Joint Commissioner Dr Sachin Jadhav supervising the operation.“Citizens should immediately contact the administration's toll-free number if they suspect adulteration in any food product,” said Dr Sachin Jadhav.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, seized 4,317 kg of food products worth approximately ₹7.26 lakh during an inspection of a food establishment in Wadaki, Pune district, as part of the ongoing Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, officials said on Tuesday. The inspection was conducted on Monday at M/s Trimurti Enterprises, S. No. 1178, Wadaki, Haveli, under the guidance of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.According to the FDA, the establishment was found operating without a valid food licence or registration. Officials also found several food products suspected to be of substandard quality, while deficiencies were detected in the labelling of some products, including missing information or declarations required under food safety regulations.Pune: CM Devendra Fadnavis Says Purandar Airport Construction To Begin In December; Land Acquisition Underway The seized stock included “Swad” Refined Soybean Oil, “Nityayi” Turmeric Powder, “Daawat” Toor Dal and Chana. The total quantity was recorded at 4,317 kg, with an estimated value of ₹7,26,966.The FDA has initiated the required seizure proceedings. Samples of the suspected substandard food products are being sent to laboratories for analysis. Officials said the final conclusion regarding the quality of the products will be determined after the laboratory reports are received.Further legal action is being taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed under it, for allegedly conducting a food business without a licence or registration and for suspected substandard food products and labelling violations.Pune: 6 Arrested For Kidnapping & Robbing Zepto Delivery Worker In Pimpri-Chinchwad The FDA has appealed to food business operators to obtain a valid food licence or registration before commencing operations and comply with all statutory requirements related to food quality, safety, storage and labelling.

Mumbai, August 22, 2026: Suspected substandard milk and dairy products were found during inspections at three establishments in Mahape in Navi Mumbai, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to seize 1,309 kg/litres of milk and dairy products worth Rs 12.23 lakh. The action was part of a special drive against violations of food safety norms.Inspections In MahapeThe inspections were conducted on August 19 at Bhaskar Dairy, P.K. Dairy and Vijay Dairy in the Mahape MIDC area. The FDA suspected violations of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and seized the products for further examination.At Bhaskar Dairy, officials seized 473 kg of skimmed milk powder (Chandrakamal) worth Rs 1.60 lakh and 75 kg of medium-fat paneer (Bhaskar) worth Rs 22,500. The total seizure was 548 kg of dairy products valued at Rs 1.83 lakh.At P.K. Dairy, the FDA seized 393 litres of loose buffalo milk worth Rs 1.24 lakh and 368 litres of loose cow milk worth Rs 1.16 lakh. In all, 761 litres of milk worth Rs 2.40 lakh was seized.Milk Suspected To Be SubstandardAt Vijay Dairy, officials seized 138 litres of loose buffalo milk worth approximately Rs 1.10 lakh and three litres of loose cow milk worth Rs 180. The total seizure was 141 litres worth Rs 1.10 lakh.The FDA said the milk seized from Vijay Dairy was suspected to be substandard, and further action is being taken based on the findings of the inspection and analysis.Also Watch:Mumbai: MCA Club BKC Faces Mundhe-Led FDA Wrath, Food & Beverage Services Shut Over Hygiene LapsesFDA Intensifies InspectionsThe action was initiated under Sections 26 and 27 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The FDA has intensified inspections of milk and dairy establishments to check the quality and safety of products being sold to consumers.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde on Thursday said the department’s next focus under its statewide ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign will be edible oil.Munde said the FDA will take action against violations at every stage of the edible oil supply chain, including production, packaging, distribution and use. Manufacturers, distributors, retailers and establishments that repeatedly reuse cooking oil could face stringent legal action, including imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, reported NDTVProfit.“Our next focus as we take our campaign of Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra ahead will be edible oil,” Munde said during a press conference.He highlighted concerns over alleged violations of regulations prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for the manufacture, sale and use of edible oil.1,247 edible oil samples testedSharing data from the previous year, Munde said the FDA collected 1,247 edible oil samples. Of these, 1,142 were found to meet the prescribed standards, while 77 were sub-standard, 13 were unsafe, and 15 were misbranded.Mumbai, Maharashtra: FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "Last year we took about 1247 samples of edible oil, out of which the standard was 1142, 1142, sub-standard 77, unsafe 13 and misbranded 15. The stock was 3,20,781 kg and its value was 531,00,000 rupees. So these are the… pic.twitter.com/v8k4pBIyVz— IANS (@ians_india) August 20, 2026 The FDA had seized 3,20,781 kg of stock valued at around Rs 5.31 crore, according to Munde.“So these are the findings of last year. This is the data of last year. We have increased the action accordingly. And this compliance order is the next and strong step in this direction, because of which people should get safe edible oil, neither misbranded, nor unsafe, nor sub-standard,” he said.25 Quintals Analogue Paneer Seized From Sehore Dairy During Late-Night FDA Inspection; False Labelling On PacketsOrders cover entire supply chainMunde said the FDA’s orders will apply across the entire supply chain, from manufacturing and distribution to the final sale of edible oil. Manufacturers will also be required to hold the licences prescribed under the applicable regulations.FDA flags concerns over loose oilMunde also flagged concerns over loose edible oil and certain other products that may not carry clear information about their source or date of manufacture.He said the lack of such information can make it difficult for authorities to trace products and take appropriate action any food poisoning incident occurs.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division, has suspended the licences or registrations of three hotels and restaurants and seized food products worth ₹19.90 lakh from five establishments across Pune, Solapur, Kolhapur and Sangli districts during a special inspection drive conducted between August 17 and 20.The action was taken under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign launched by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Munde. During inspections of hotels and restaurants, FDA officials found major violations of food safety and hygiene standards, prompting immediate action against the establishments. The licences or registrations of M/s Baba’s Kitchen, operating from the Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd canteen in Marunji, Mulshi; M/s Ambrosios, Shrinath Food Corner in Hinaewadi; and M/s Sapphire Foods (KFC) at Dharmashree Milestone, Chandni Chowk, Bavdhan, have been suspended.SIR Gets 8-Day Extension In Maharashtra; Pune Draft Roll On Aug 31, Claims Till Sept 30, Final Roll On Nov 4 At Baba’s Kitchen, officials found violations of food safety requirements, including the use of food colours in food products and the presence of cockroaches and insects. At Ambrosios, inspectors found expired food products, major unhygienic conditions and the presence of cockroaches and insects.According to information received from the FDA, at the KFC storage facility in Bavdhan, officials found food products being stored in an area that was not mentioned in the original FSSAI licence. The cold storage facility on the fifth floor also had a malfunctioning air-conditioning system, resulting in water leakage and the accumulation of ice directly on food boxes. The FDA further found that food products were being stored directly on the floor and against walls instead of being placed on racks as required under food safety regulations. Packaging boxes and other waste were also found accumulated outside the designated waste storage area. Officials also found that authorised records related to inspection and employee training were not available for the storage department.Apart from the action against hotels and restaurants, the FDA seized food products worth ₹19.90 lakh from five establishments on suspicion of adulteration and labelling violations.Pune Crime: 23-Year-Old Posing As Spiritual Guru Held By Kondhwa Police For Seeking Semi-Nude Photos In Solapur district, officials seized 3,800 kg of rabdi and gulab jamun premix, valued at ₹5.23 lakh. In Kolhapur, 62 kg of pedha, worth ₹16,000, was seized from one establishment, while 156 kg of sweet halwa, valued at ₹1.40 lakh, was destroyed after it was found to be expired.In Pune district, the FDA seized 5,088 kg of khichdi masala and 4,498 kg of toasted soya grits from Indo Allied Protein Foods Pvt. Ltd. in Mahalunge. The company supplies food to anganwadis in Pune district. The seized products were valued at ₹9.57 lakh. In Sangli district, officials seized 322 kg and 3,528 kg of jaggery powder, collectively valued at ₹4.30 lakh, from an establishment at the Market Yard. Samples of the seized food products have been sent for analysis and further action will be taken based on the laboratory reports.The FDA also carried out action against prohibited food products at nine establishments in the Pune division. Gutkha, paan masala and flavoured tobacco worth ₹18.36 lakh were seized, while nine FIRs were registered. Six establishments were sealed and two vehicles worth ₹7.15 lakh were seized. The department said 12 people were arrested in connection with the cases.Digambar Bhogawade, Joint Commissioner (Food), FDA Pune Division, said, “As per the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner, inspections of hotels and restaurants have been started under the inspection campaign. Immediate action is being taken against establishments that do not comply with hygiene standards under the Food Safety Act. Similarly, strict action will be taken against establishments conducting food businesses without a licence or in violation of rules, as well as those manufacturing, processing and selling substandard, adulterated or non-compliant food products.”

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized banned items and milk and dairy products worth o Rs 25 lakh and suspended the licences of five hotels and restaurants for violations, officials said on Wednesday.An official release said that the agency inspected 31 hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and other food establishments on Tuesday, following which 22 were issued improvement notices and licences of five establishments were suspended.The action against banned products covered gutkha, pan masala, flavoured supari and other prohibited items. The FDA said stock worth Rs 11.40 lakh was seized in eight establishments across the Mumbai, Konkan, Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions. Ten persons were arrested, and eight FIRs were registered, while six establishments were sealed, it said.The FDA also seized around 14,552 kg of other food products, including milk and milk products, bakery products and other items, valued at about Rs 13.90 lakh, according to the release. Samples were collected in some cases and sent to authorised laboratories for analysis, it said.Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Warns Of Action Over Surrogate, Misleading Ads After Issuing Notices To Bollywood ActorsEstablishments Face Licence SuspensionAmong the establishments facing licence suspension was Hotel Radha in Malad (West), Mumbai, where officials found serious hygiene and food safety deficiencies, including live rodents in the kitchen and poor drainage and sanitation, the release said. The FDA said the establishment’s food business licence was suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.The FDA also suspended the licence of an establishment operating at Saraswati College of Engineering in Kharghar after finding deficiencies related to food safety, hygiene and pest-control measures.The department said action was also taken against Janata Tawa and Grill in Kurla, where serious food safety lapses were discovered.During another inspection, FDA officials found the sale of expired food products and unhygienic conditions at Parmeshthi Super Shoppe near Devagiri Hospital in Vaijapur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Action was initiated against the food business operator.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Backs FDA Crackdown On Adulterated Food; Dy CM Eknath Shinde Seeks Tough Action Against Violators The FDA, headed by senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, said the statewide action was being carried out under the “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.It urged food business operators to maintain proper storage conditions, temperature control, cleanliness and pest-control measures, warning that violations would invite action under the Food Safety and Standards Act and relevant rules. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food establishments in Pune, with inspections revealing repeated violations of hygiene and food safety norms. The latest action includes the suspension of the food licence of Hotel Chul Mutton in Lohegaon, where officials found violations of the hygiene and health requirements prescribed under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.The hotel, located on Nagar Road near Jakat Naka in Khandave Nagar, was inspected as part of the FDA’s ongoing food safety campaign. Following the inspection, its FSSAI licence was suspended and the establishment was directed not to conduct food business operations until the deficiencies are rectified.The latest update from the FDA states that 40 food establishments were inspected across Pune Division between August 14 and 17. Of these, 36 were issued improvement notices, while one licence was suspended. No licence was cancelled during the period.Pune: 9-Year-Old Girl Assaulted And Murdered In Junnar; Neighbor Taken Into Custody The crackdown also covered prohibited food products. During the same period, officials inspected three establishments in Pune Division and found prohibited products at all three. The FDA seized prohibited food products worth ₹10.07 lakh, registered three FIRs and arrested seven people. One vehicle was also seized.This comes days after the FDA Pune Division suspended the licences and registrations of 16 hotels, restaurants, e-commerce and dairy establishments between August 11 and 14, following inspections that found unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety standards under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Drug Safe Maharashtra’ campaign.Tukaram Mundhe, Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, said, “The administration has adopted a strict position regarding the quality of food products and implementation of the law in Maharashtra. We will not tolerate anyone playing with the health of the public. Citizens have the right to receive pure food. If anyone is found adulterating food or selling, storing or producing prohibited substances, stricter action is being taken and will continue in the future.”She Went To Eat Guavas With A Neighbour, But Never Returned: 9-Year-Old Girl’s Rape & Murder In Pune Leaves Everyone Shocked FDA Action (Aug 14-17)Food establishments inspected - 40Improvement notices issued - 36License suspended - 1Licences cancelled - 0Establishments with prohibited products - 3Value of prohibited products seized - ₹10.07 lakhFIRs registered - 3Persons arrested - 7Vehicle seized - 1

Mumbai, August 18, 2026: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has praised the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ongoing crackdown on adulterated food, unsafe products and unhygienic eateries across the state, saying strict action is necessary to protect citizens’ health.Since Tukaram Mundhe took charge as FDA Commissioner, the department has intensified inspections and enforcement against establishments violating food safety norms. FDA teams have been conducting frequent raids across Maharashtra, seizing adulterated food products and suspending licences of hotels, dairies and shops over unhygienic conditions.“Food quality norms have been laid down, and when establishments violate them, it directly affects the health of citizens,” Fadnavis said. He added that adulterated food can pose serious risks to life and welcomed the action being taken against those involved in food adulteration.Fadnavis said the FDA’s strict enforcement drive would continue in the coming days.Shinde Directs Stringent ActionMeanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had directed the FDA to take stringent action against those involved in adulteration of milk, paneer, dairy products and other food items. At a meeting with Mundhe at Sahyadri Guest House on August 11, Shinde was briefed on the department’s ongoing enforcement measures.Shinde directed officials to explore action under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), 1999, against those involved in organised food adulteration and to register non-bailable offences wherever applicable. He said food adulteration has serious consequences for public health.He also directed the department to constitute a special legal team comprising experienced legal experts to ensure that there were no legal shortcomings in cases being pursued before courts.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Warns Of Action Over Surrogate, Misleading Ads After Issuing Notices To Bollywood ActorsFDA Issues Notices To ActorsIn another action, the Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors in connection with advertisements for ‘Vimal Elaichi’ (Vimal Pan Masala). The notices are part of the FDA’s wider enforcement drive against products and advertisements allegedly linked to public health concerns.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: To ensure that citizens have access to safe, hygienic, and high-quality food, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted inspections of various establishments in Nashik city and the district on August 12 under the ‘Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra’ campaign. The inspections were carried out based on confidential information and under the guidance of Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane, and Assistant Commissioner Dnyaneshwar Mahale. Violations regarding hygiene and food safety norms were observed at three hotel establishments. Due to the contravention of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, as well as other provisions, the licenses or registration certificates of these three establishments were immediately suspended in the interest of public health. Nashik: Zepto Warehouse Food Licence Suspended Over Hygiene Violations Details of Suspended Establishments: 1. M/s Hotel Vasco, Nashik Road, NashikInspected by Food Safety Officer Amit Raskar. License suspended due to hygiene and food safety deficiencies and violations of Schedule 4. 2. M/s Celebrita Restaurant and Banquets, Nashik Road, NashikInspected by Food Safety Officer Amit Raskar. License suspended due to hygiene and food safety deficiencies and violations of Schedule 4. 3. M/s Hotel Mauli, Mumbai-Agra Road, Adgaon, NashikInspected by Food Safety Officer Sanket Yelmamme. Registration certificate suspended due to hygiene and food safety deficiencies and violations of Schedule 4. Nashik: Businessman Duped Of ₹35 Lakh In Fake ₹300 Crore Kumbh Mela Tender Scam The Food and Drug Administration places the highest priority on protecting public health, and no leniency will be shown to any business operator violating food safety regulations. The special inspection drive in the Nashik division will continue on a larger scale. Food business operators have been urged to strictly comply with the law regarding hygiene, safe production, storage, handling, and sales. Joint Commissioner Mangesh Mane has appealed to citizens to lodge a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration, Nashik, if they have any doubts regarding food products.

Nashik: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a major enforcement drive in Nashik district against food business operators who were conducting business without the mandatory license and registration required under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Fines totalling ₹3.10 lakh were imposed during this operation.The action was carried out under the guidance of Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane, and Assistant Commissioner (Zone-4) Sandeep Devare.Inspections of street food vendors in the ‘Khau Galli’ (Food Street) and bus stand areas of Deolali revealed that 15 operators lacked the necessary FSSAI license or registration. Following due process, fines amounting to ₹2.20 lakh were collected from them. Additionally, two establishments were found serving food items on newspaper sheets; a fine of ₹15,000 was imposed on each of them.Nashik: Aaditya Thackeray Alleges ₹35,000-Crore Scam In Simhastha Kumbh Works Inspections in the Dindori and Satana areas revealed three operators without the required license. Action was taken against them as well, and fines totalling ₹90,000 were imposed.A total of ₹3,10,000 in fines was collected during the operation. Information gathering and the actual enforcement actions were carried out by Food Safety Officers Pratik Bhad, Chetan Pardeshi, and Smt. Sonal Padale (Zone-4).The FDA has urged all food business operators to conduct their business only after obtaining the necessary FSSAI license or registration as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and to strictly adhere to hygiene and safety regulations.

Nashik: To ensure the availability of safe, hygienic, and high-quality food for citizens, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted inspections across Nashik city and the district as part of the "Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra" campaign. Inspections of various establishments in the city were carried out on August 11 under the guidance of Commissioner Tukaram Munde and Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane.Due to the discovery of serious lapses regarding hygiene and food safety—constituting a violation of Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006—the licenses of the following five establishments were immediately suspended:1. M/s. Money Market, Tauli Phata, Peth Road, Panchavati – License suspended; a total of 1,236.9 kg of food stock (valued at ₹1,91,100)—including Sonpapdi, Gulab Jamun, and Milk Barfi—was seized.2. M/s. Abhishek Bakery & Sweets, Ambad Link Road, CIDCO – License suspended.3. M/s. Sayali Restaurant & Bar, ITI Colony, Satpur – License suspended.4. M/s. Hotel Chhote Miyan, College Road – License suspended.5. M/s. Mohanlal Namkeen, Dwarka – License suspended.#WATCH | Nashik: Licences Of Five Food Establishments Suspended; 1,236.9 Kg Stock Seized In FDA Drive #NashikNews #foodsafety #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/yKKJg8FPQq— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) August 12, 2026 Nashik: MPs Waje & Bhagre Seek Probe Into PSF Onion Procurement Irregularities Additionally, at the Government-Authorized Toddy Sale Centre in Chandwad, 78 litres of toddy (valued at ₹3,120) were seized and destroyed due to storage in unhygienic conditions and suspected adulteration.The Food and Drug Administration accords the highest priority to protecting public health, and no leniency will be shown to any business operator violating food safety regulations. The special inspection drive in the Nashik division will continue on an expanded scale. Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane has urged food business operators to strictly adhere to legal regulations regarding hygiene, as well as the safe production, storage, handling, and sale of food. Citizens have also been urged to lodge a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration, Nashik, if they have any concerns regarding food products.

Nashik: With the aim of ensuring that citizens across the state have access to safe, hygienic, and high-quality food, and to guarantee the effective implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a state-wide special inspection drive for milk and dairy products.As part of this campaign, an inspection was conducted on August 10 at the premises of Sanjay Bhagchand Burad in the Ravivar Peth area of Nashik city. It was discovered that ghee of various brands was being stored for sale without the required license or authorisation.Seized Ghee:- KMP Krishna Cow Ghee- Madhuli Cow Ghee- Shreemayee Cow GheeNashik: MP Bhaskarrao Bhagre Raises Key Dindori Development Issues With PM Modi A total stock of 397.600 kg of ghee, valued at Rs 2,75,812, was seized. Samples have been sent to the laboratory for analysis, and further action will be taken once the reports are received. A notice to immediately cease business operations has been served on the establishment for operating without a license.This operation was carried out by Food Safety Officers Rutuja Navale and Abhay Khedkar, under the guidance of Assistant Commissioner (Food) Vinod Dhawad and Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane.Nashik: VIP Darshan Suspended At Trimbakeshwar Temple During Shravan, VVIP Access Also Restricted Action in Rural AreasOn August 7, an inspection was conducted at the premises of milk vendor Chandrakant Garad in Anakwade, Nandgaon Taluka. Due to issues such as operating without registration, storing milk in unhygienic conditions, and the milk being of substandard quality, a sample of cow's milk was collected, and the remaining 196 litres of milk were destroyed.The Food and Drug Administration places the highest priority on protecting public health, and no leniency will be shown to any business operator found violating food safety regulations. The special inspection drive in the Nashik division will continue on an expanded scale.Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane has urged food business operators to strictly adhere to legal regulations regarding hygiene, as well as the safe production, storage, and sale of food. Citizens have also been encouraged to lodge a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration, Nashik, if they have any concerns regarding food products.

Beed: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a major crackdown on the illegal repacking and sale of food oil in Maharashtra’s Beed district, seizing stock and other material worth Rs 1.94 crore from five establishments.The raids were conducted at five locations across Beed city, Majalgaon and Wadvani, where officials seized 1,19,186 kg of food oil allegedly being stored and repacked illegally. A video of the raid has gone viral on the internet.Beed, Maharashtra: The State FDA raided four edible oil repacking and storage units in Beed, Wadwani and Majalgaon, seizing over 1.18 lakh kg of oil worth around ₹1.93 crore. Officials found oil from the same tank being sold under different labels such as “refined” and “ultra… pic.twitter.com/jqQvmDPw7T— IANS (@ians_india) August 8, 2026 According to an ABP Majha report quoting the FDA, low-quality oil was allegedly being repacked in attractive packaging and sold under labels such as 'Refined' and 'Ultra Refined', potentially misleading consumers about the quality of the product.The action was carried out at Swagat Oil Industries and Charkha Oil Mill in Beed, Jai Hanuman Traders in Wadvani, and Janvi Commercial and Vinayak Oil Mill in Majalgaon. Following the raids, the licences of all five establishments were suspended and the units were sealed by the administration.Mumbai: FDA Shuts 2 IIT Bombay Hostel Messes, Suspends 4 Eateries Over Food Safety Violations Maharashtra FDA Directs 2 IIT Bombay Hostel Messes To Halt OperationsMeanwhile, earlier this week, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) directed two mess facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) to stop operations after finding that they lacked the required permissions and registrations.During an inspection of the messes at Hostel Nos. 1 and 2 at the institute’s Powai campus, FDA officials found that the operators did not have the necessary regulatory approvals. The operators were later instructed to suspend operations, the FDA said on Friday.The FDA also inspected mess facilities at Hostel Nos. 12, 13 and 14, where officials identified certain shortcomings. The caterer was served a notice directing it to take necessary corrective measures. The crackdown comes after IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe took charge as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, following which the department has intensified enforcement action against alleged food adulteration and violations across the state. The FDA has warned that strict action will continue against establishments involved in the illegal storage, repacking and sale of food products in violation of safety regulations. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

Mumbai: Defending its aggressive enforcement drive, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated official data show that the majority of food establishments inspected across the state complied with food safety norms. Since IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe took charge as FDA Commissioner on May 25, 2026, the department inspected 3,137 food establishments, of which 2,373 (75.6%) did not require any corrective action.Improvement notices were issued to 764 establishments (24.4%), while only 165 establishments (5.3% of all those inspected) faced licence suspension for serious violations.The figures, covering the period between May 25 and July 31, reflect one of the state's largest food safety enforcement drives in recent years. During the period, the FDA seized 28,66,096 kg of food products worth Rs 55.72 crore.What Is Analog Paneer? Maha FDA's Chief Tukaram Mundhe Places One Year Of Ban With Fine And Jail For Violations The hospitality sector remained a key focus of the inspections. The FDA inspected 890 hotels, restaurants and dhabas, accounting for 28.4% of all inspections carried out during the period. Of these, 561 establishments (63%) were found compliant, while 329 (37%) were issued improvement notices. A total of 116 licences (13% of those inspected) were suspended after officials found serious violations of food safety and hygiene norms.The department also intensified its crackdown on prohibited food products. It found 658 establishments stocking banned food items and seized prohibited products worth ₹15.11 crore. The enforcement drive resulted in the registration of 599 FIRs, the arrest of 701 persons, the sealing of 407 establishments, and the seizure of 78 vehicles valued at ₹6.60 crore.The campaign witnessed action against several prominent establishments. The FDA suspended the food business licences of the Cricket Club of India (CCI) and the Wellington Sports Club after inspections revealed serious food safety and hygiene deficiencies. It also suspended the licence of Rustic Ideas, a Vikhroli-based central kitchen supplying meals to more than 3,000 schoolchildren, after inspectors found lapses in food handling and hygiene practices.Maharashtra Govt Bans Analogue Paneer For One Year After 35.4 Per Cent Of Samples Fail FDA Quality Tests FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the department would continue its zero-tolerance approach against food adulteration, unhygienic food handling and the sale of unsafe or prohibited food products.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken major action against the storage and transportation of banned gutkha and flavoured tobacco in Nashik district. Following raids at three locations on July 30, 2026, ₹6,65,241 in stock and one vehicle were seized. Three cases have been registered. This operation was conducted under the guidance of Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and the supervision of Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane and Assistant Commissioner (Food) Sandeep Deore. First Action – HarsulA raid was conducted in the Harsul police station jurisdiction after receiving information that Salman Babakhan Shah was transporting banned food products. Banned stock worth ₹1,08,666 was seized during the operation. Case No. 0095/2026 was registered at the Harsul police station. Food Safety Officer Pratik Bhad carried out this action under the guidance of Assistant Commissioner Sandeep Deore. Nashik Crime: Speeding Biker Attacks Two Brothers With Iron Chain In Panchavati After 'Drive Slowly' Request Second Action – MalegaonSajid Akhtar Mohammad Mustafa Ansari was found storing and transporting banned food products within the jurisdiction of the Dyane-Ramzanpura police station in Malegaon. Stock worth ₹2,01,800 and a vehicle valued at ₹3,00,000 were seized, bringing the total value of seized goods to ₹5,01,800. Case No. 0115/2026 was registered. Food Safety Officers Sonal Padle and Shraddha Rahinj executed this action under the guidance of Sandeep Deore. Third Action – PethAction was taken in the Peth police station jurisdiction after receiving information that Yogesh Nandlal Sonje was transporting banned food products. Stock worth ₹54,775 was seized during the operation. A case (Crime No. 0151/2026) was registered at the Peth Police Station. Food Safety Officer Chetan Pardeshi carried out this action under the guidance of Sandeep Devare. In all three cases, charges have been filed against the accused under Sections 123, 223, 274, and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Sections 30(2)(a), 26(2)(i), 26(2)(iv), 27(3)(d), 27(3)(e), 3(1)(zz)(v), and 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Nashik: Missing Man's Body Found In Godavari Five Days After Reported Jump From Ramwadi Bridge Complaints regarding food quality, unhygienic conditions, or adulteration should be lodged directly through the official online portal at complaints.mahafda.in. The status of a complaint can be tracked after it is registered. The concerned officials must take cognisance of every complaint and conduct a physical inspection and inquiry. Complaints can also be registered via the toll-free number 1800222365. The Food and Drug Administration has emphasised that protecting public health is its top priority. No leniency will be shown toward any business operator violating food safety regulations. The special inspection drive currently underway in the Nashik division will continue on an expanded scale. Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane has urged food business operators to strictly adhere to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related regulations. He has also appealed to citizens to actively participate in the ‘Safe Food Campaign’ and lodge complaints if they have any concerns regarding food quality.

Mumbai: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde on Thursday said stringent action is being taken against restaurants, cloud kitchens and other food outlets found violating food safety and hygiene norms across the state. Several food establishments, restaurants and small eateries have been asked to cease operations after serious food safety and hygiene violations were detected.FDA intensifies enforcement driveIAS officer Tukaram Munde, who assumed office as FDA Commissioner on May 25, told the media, "The regulations are very much in place, and they are being implemented." He added that the licences of several food outlets had been suspended for failing to comply with the given regulations.Mumbai, Maharashtra: FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "The regulations are very much in place, and they are being implemented. We have taken stringent action against many cloud kitchens and food platforms as well. Some of the licenses have also been suspended. But yes, since… pic.twitter.com/KIn64EVZdG— IANS (@ians_india) July 30, 2026 "Since this is a growing trend, we will focus more on this area along with other eateries as well. We have warned them, and if they do not comply with the regulations, strict action will be taken against them as per the law," he said.Under Munde's directions, FDA officials have intensified raids on wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers and eateries across Maharashtra as part of a statewide drive against food adulteration and food safety violations.Action against food outletsAs part of the enforcement drive, action has been taken against several well-known food establishments for violating food safety norms. The FDA has suspended the licences of the iconic Rustom Ice Cream Parlour in Churchgate, South Mumbai's Poornima Restaurant, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters canteen and the renowned Parsi Dairy Farm. However, Parsi Dairy Farm resumed operations on July 29 after reopening.Inspections and surveillanceExplaining how food safety violations are identified, Munde said FDA inspectors regularly collect food samples, which are then sent for laboratory analysis."As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, there is regular surveillance and enforcement. We collect samples regularly. My drug inspectors and assistant commissioners visit various places for inspections. Not only that, wherever there are manufacturing plants, we conduct annual audits and inspections," he said.Mumbai, Maharashtra: FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says, "As per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, there is regular surveillance and enforcement. We collect samples on a regular basis. My drug inspectors and assistant commissioners visit various places for inspections. Not only… pic.twitter.com/wWqeSa3G7i— IANS (@ians_india) July 30, 2026 Munde further said the FDA does not rely solely on routine inspections. The department also acts on public complaints and intelligence inputs, based on which officials collect samples and initiate appropriate legal action against the establishments.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune Division, has suspended the licences of 21 food establishments across Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur for allegedly violating food safety norms and maintaining poor hygiene standards.The action was taken during inspections carried out between July 23 and July 28 as part of the 'Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra' campaign. Officials said the drive focused on ensuring food quality, cleanliness, and compliance with food safety regulations.Among the establishments in Pune whose licences were suspended are Blinkit Commerce Private Limited in Viman Nagar, Hotel Laxman on Prabhat Road, Punjabi Chef in Mundhwa, Madina Family Restaurant in Bhawani Peth, Hina Bakery on Sinhagad Road, Madhav Biryani in Mundhwa, and Indian Bakery in Narhe. Several other food businesses in Satara and Kolhapur also faced similar action.Pune: SPPU Staff Suspended For Taking ₹70,000 To Issue Fake B.Com Degree, FIR Registered During the inspections, FDA officials seized food products worth ₹50.65 lakh from 12 establishments. The stock included items suspected to be adulterated, improperly stored, or incorrectly labelled. The seized products comprised ghee, jaggery, white sugar, buffalo milk, refined palm oil, curd, paneer, chakli, farsan, dry fruits, soan papdi, toast, biscuits, sugar-coated confectionery, and malai kulfi.The FDA said the seized food items have been placed under official custody and will undergo laboratory testing as part of the ongoing investigation.Joint Commissioner of the FDA Pune Division, D.V. Bhogawade, said strict action will continue against food business operators found functioning without valid licences or violating food safety regulations. He added that the department remains committed to ensuring that consumers receive safe and hygienic food products.

Mumbai: South Bombay’s iconic Parsi Dairy Farm finally reopened and resumed operations earlier on Wednesday, days after the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) raid earlier this month.The shop, which had remained closed for almost two weeks after the FDA suspended the FSSAI licence of Mumbai's iconic Parsi Dairy Farm Pvt. Ltd., reopened after the administration found serious food safety and hygiene violations at its manufacturing facility during the raid.Mumbai, Maharashtra: The Parsi Dairy Farm has reopened and resumed operations following the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raid pic.twitter.com/PKXkzysOtT— IANS (@ians_india) July 29, 2026 FDA raid uncovers violationsAccording to reports, the raid was carried out on July 14 and revealed multiple breaches of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Following the inspection, officials also destroyed food products worth Rs 35.36 lakh as part of a statewide enforcement drive against food safety violations being carried out under the orders of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.FDA Action Against Mumbai's Elite Clubs: CCI, Juhu Gymkhanas, MIG, Willingdon Lose FSSAI LicencesDuring the raid, inspectors found several food safety-related violations, including fly infestation, poor sanitation, raw materials stored directly on the floor, the absence of a protected raw milk reception dock, inadequate pest-proofing, the lack of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), and incomplete medical records of food handlers. Furthermore, sanitation records for transport vehicles were also found missing, and several products lacked mandatory food labels such as "Best Before", "Use By", and "Date of Expiry".Statewide enforcement continuesSubsequently, following the serious food safety violations, inspectors immediately ordered the 110-year-old culinary institution to cease all operations and suspended its licence.Moreover, the FDA has continued its rigorous statewide food safety enforcement drive, carrying out raids in Goregaon, Govandi, Mulund, Talasari (Palghar), and Vasai, targeting adulterated and improperly labelled dairy products.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on the illegal drug trade, unlicensed manufacture and sale of medicines, mislabelled products, and the unauthorised sale of abortion pills. Raids conducted across Mumbai, Kalyan, Nagpur, Akola and Kolhapur resulted in the seizure of drug stocks worth around ₹3.73 lakh, with cases registered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, the NDPS Act, 1985, and other applicable laws.Kalyan Clinic Raided for Allopathic Drugs Without Valid Licence; ₹1.03 Lakh SeizedAmong the major actions, a joint team of the FDA and the Health Department raided M/s Prakash Poly Clinic in Kalyan (East) on July 21 and seized allopathic medicines stocked without a valid drug sales licence. Drug stocks worth Rs 1.03 lakh were confiscated, while two samples were sent to a government laboratory for analysis. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the establishment.In Mumbai, FDA officials raided M/s Jayman Industry in Kalbadevi on July 22 and seized Ellot Hand Cleanser allegedly being manufactured without the mandatory production licence. Products worth ₹1.10 lakh were confiscated and samples collected for laboratory analysis. Officials said the unit had violated provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules.Nagpur Seizure Includes 1,618 Vials of 'For Export Only' Misbranded InjectionIn Nagpur, the FDA seized 1,618 vials of Bacteriostatic Water for Injection labelled "For Export Only" from M/s Skyline Impex. The stock, valued at ₹74,610, was found to be misbranded as the labels lacked mandatory statutory information.Mumbai Police Faces Fresh Controversy Over Viral Video Of Officer Allegedly Mishandling Woman Protester At NEET RallyIn a separate operation at Kanhan in Nagpur, the FDA and local police seized 7,174 Tramadol capsules worth Rs 71,740 under the NDPS Act. In Ichalkaranji, officials confiscated misbranded Ayurvedic medicines worth Rs 6,080 for labelling violations. In Akola, a joint operation with the Local Crime Branch led to the seizure of illegal abortion drugs worth Rs 4,114 from an unlicensed operator, with a criminal case registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the administration has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards violations involving drug quality and illegal drug trade. He said strict action against misbranded medicines, unlicensed drug businesses, illegal sale of abortion drugs and NDPS violations will continue across Maharashtra.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: Under the guidance of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the leadership of Nashik Divisional Joint Commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane, and the supervision of Assistant Commissioners (Food) SS Devare, DS Mahale, and V. P. Dhawad, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a rigorous inspection and enforcement drive across various locations in Nashik district. Action Taken in Malegaon- Shriram Enterprises, Chandanpuri Shivar, Malegaon: Loose refined soybean oil worth approximately ₹17,27,000 was seized. Action was taken due to suspicious oil quality, the absence of a repacker/manufacturing license, the lack of sales invoices, and suspected adulteration. Food Safety Officers Pratik Bhad and Chetan Pardeshi carried out this operation. - A-One Taj Bakery, Kali Kuti, Malegaon: Approximately 400 kg of toast (₹1,60,000) was seized. A ‘Stop Business Notice’ was issued due to the business operating without a license, suspicious quality, and production taking place in extremely unhygienic conditions. Food Safety Officers Pratik Bhad and Chetan Pardeshi executed the action.Nashik: MVP Institutions Plant Over 2,000 Saplings To Mark CM Devendra Fadnavis' BirthdayAction Taken in Adgaon- Swagatam Sweets, Jatra Hotel Area, Adgaon: 9 kg of cow ghee (₹5,760) was seized. Action was taken due to suspicious quality and suspected adulteration. Food Safety Officers Sanket Yelmame and ... Vaibhav Garde carried out this action. Action taken in Old Nashik- Bharat General Stores, Chowk Mandai, Old Nashik: Banned food items worth ₹1,01,726 were seized. A case was registered at the Bhadrakali Police Station under Sections 123, 223, 274, and 275 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 59 of the Food Safety Act. The shop was sealed. Food Safety Officers GM Gaikwad, Avinash Dabhade, Rutuja Navale, and Akshay Khedkar conducted the operation. Action taken in Upnagar- Sandy Bakers, Upnagar: Assistant Commissioner (Food Safety) VP Dhavad suspended the shop's license due to violations of the Food Safety Act. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that such drives would be intensified in the future to ensure that citizens have access to safe and high-quality food. Food business operators have been urged to strictly comply with the Food Safety Act, 2006, and its associated

Beed: Following the appointment of Tukaram Mundhe as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the agency has intensified its statewide crackdown on food adulteration. As part of the drive, the FDA launched a major operation against milk vendors in Beed who were allegedly emptying packaged milk into cans and selling it as fresh loose milk.The action follows widespread public outrage after videos went viral on social media last week. The footage showed vendors at Barshi Naka, Parli Road, Kolharwadi Cross Road and Khajana Well opening sealed milk packets and emptying them into large delivery cans, allegedly without the required licences or permissions.The videos also raised concerns as several seized milk packets allegedly lacked mandatory details such as the manufacturer's name, manufacturing and expiry dates, and fat and nutritional content.Pune Crime: Posing As Police, Gang Tries To Rob Businessman Of ₹1 Crore The alleged illegal activity was reportedly taking place between 6am and 8am near Mochi Pimpalgaon, Kolharwadi Cross Road and Aherwadgaon on the Beed-Parli Road.Taking serious note of the videos, an FDA team, acting under the directions of Commissioner Mundhe, conducted a surprise raid at Mochi Pimpalgaon on Saturday morning.During the inspection, two vendors allegedly failed to produce valid milk vending licences or purchase invoices. The FDA seized and destroyed around 200 milk pouches on the spot. Several other vendors reportedly fled after noticing the inspection.VIRAL VIDEO: Spain & Argentina Fans Engage In Heated Brawl In Pune; Ronaldo Fan Steals The Show Officials collected milk samples and sent them for laboratory testing to determine whether the milk met prescribed quality standards.The FDA said strict action would be taken against those found violating food safety norms."Anyone found compromising public health through food adulteration will face stringent action under the Food Safety and Standards Act. Licences will be cancelled and criminal proceedings initiated," an FDA official said.

Mumbai, July 17, 2026: Retail milk vendors from across Maharashtra on Friday urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reconsider its decision banning the sale of loose milk, claiming the move would jeopardise the livelihoods of nearly 15 lakh people associated with the dairy trade.A delegation led by Shiv Sena (Shinde) leader Sanjay Nirupam visited the FDA headquarters at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to meet Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. However, as Mundhe was unavailable, the delegation submitted a memorandum to a senior FDA official.Vendors Seek More TimeThe FDA recently issued an order prohibiting the sale of loose and retail milk across the state as part of its drive to curb adulteration and strengthen food safety. The order prescribes penalties ranging from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for violations and also provides for cancellation of licences. It further mandates that containers carrying raw milk prominently display the labels "RAW MILK" and "Boil Before Consumption."Speaking to reporters after meeting FDA officials, Sanjay Nirupam said the administration had assured the delegation that fresh milk supplied directly from cattle sheds could continue to be sold until 10 am, provided it is pre-packed before distribution. He added that the vendors had also sought adequate time to create the infrastructure required to comply with the new packaging norms."There are around 50,000 dairies in Mumbai supplying milk to residential buildings, housing colonies and slum areas through door-to-door delivery. Nearly 10 per cent of Mumbai's daily milk requirement is met by fresh milk sourced from cattle sheds, while the remaining demand is fulfilled through pasteurised milk transported and stored in tankers," Nirupam said.Impact On Supply ChainThe vendors maintained that consumers prefer fresh raw milk supplied directly from dairies and argued that the new restrictions would disrupt the existing supply chain. They also pointed out that pasteurised milk currently sells at around Rs 68 per litre, whereas fresh raw milk from cattle sheds costs approximately Rs 98 per litre.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Bans Loose Milk Sales; Only Sealed, Labelled Milk Can Be Sold Across StateMumbai consumes nearly 50 lakh litres of milk every day, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) records a daily consumption of around 60 lakh litres, underlining the significance of the city's dairy distribution network.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licence of Mumbai-based Parsi Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd after finding serious food safety and hygiene violations, officials said on Thursday.The crackdown on the popular chain was part of a statewide enforcement drive in which food products worth more than Rs 1.90 crore were seized, they added.Inspections at Parsi Dairy Farm Pvt Ltd's Princess Street unit in south Mumbai revealed multiple violations of Food Safety and Standards Act and related regulations, prompting the immediate suspension of its FSSAI licence, the FDA said in a statement.Inspectors found unhygienic conditions, including a damaged raw milk reception dock, cracks in storage and production areas, improper storage of raw materials and finished products, heavy infestation of flies, broken flooring and drainage and absence of an effluent treatment plant, it said.Maharashtra FDA Launches AI-Enabled Citizen Grievance Portal With Auto-Escalation System; Check Details The FDA team also found incomplete medical records of food handlers, inadequate protective gear for workers, poor vehicle sanitation records and missing mandatory 'Best Before/Use By/Expiry Date' information on several products, officials said."The deficiencies posed a serious risk of microbial contamination and public health hazards. The unit is prohibited from manufacturing, storing, selling or distributing food products until further orders and legal action under Food Safety and Standards Act has been initiated," the FDA said.The action against Parsi Dairy formed part of a special statewide inspection campaign conducted on July 14 and 15, during which the FDA inspected dairy units, food manufacturers, restaurants and vendors across Maharashtra, officials said."The drive led to seizure of 2,317 litres of milk, 30 litres of refined oil meant for buffaloes and 6,849.25 kg of dairy products valued at Rs 45.78 lakh. The agency also seized prohibited food products worth Rs 1.36 crore, other food items worth Rs 53.90 lakh. Improvement notices were issued to 27 establishments after inspecting 57 hotels, restaurants and eateries in the state," the statement said.Maharashtra FDA Launches AI-Powered Grievance Portal To Report Food Adulteration, Fake Medicines; Check Details Here The FDA also raided a unit in Akola allegedly manufacturing banned food products and seized stock worth about Rs 1.23 crore. It also registered cases against vendors selling banned gutkha and pan masala in Mumbai, Jalgaon and other districts.In Goregaon, officials seized 822 milk pouches containing 558 litres of milk suspected to have been tampered with. The FDA officials destroyed material worth Rs 39,593, the statement said.At Govandi, 1,683 litres of loose pasteurised buffalo milk valued at over Rs 1.07 lakh was destroyed after inspectors found it stored and sold in violation of labelling norms, it added.The agency also seized 61.25 kg of dairy products, including cheese blends and mozzarella cheese, from a food establishment in Mulund over labelling violations and suspected use of cheese analogue. Its market value is Rs 19,759.In Palghar, food products worth about Rs 32.11 lakh were seized from another Parsi Dairy Farm unit over suspected misbranding and sub-standard quality, while 151 kg of paneer was seized from Vasai based Shiv dairy operating without mandatory registration, the FDA said. (Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up enforcement across Maharashtra, with official records showing a surge in action against violators of food and drug safety laws in the Pune division.Between November 10, 2025, and May 20, 2026, the Pune division handled 1,677 adjudication cases, of which 1,208 have been decided, while summons or notices have been issued in 1,676 cases.The department has also recovered ₹4.64 crore in penalties, highlighting the scale of regulatory action initiated over the past several months.Since assuming charge as Maharashtra FDA commissioner on May 25, Tukaram Mundhe has launched a statewide enforcement drive targeting restaurants, blood banks, food manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and pharmaceutical establishments.In less than two months, inspection teams have uncovered violations ranging from food adulteration and unhygienic kitchens to counterfeit cosmetics, unlicensed medicines and irregularities in blood banking operations. Recent FDA actions in Pune1) Metro Blood Bank licence suspended; 10 blood centres in Pune district face actionThe latest and one of the biggest actions came against Metro Blood Bank at Aundh District Hospital, whose licence was suspended after inspectors detected multiple regulatory lapses. Authorities found that blood component processing allegedly continued despite the resignation of the approved technical supervisor in March 2025, without a replacement receiving statutory approval. The inspection also pointed to incomplete documentation, non-compliance with mandatory sterility testing protocols for platelet units, improperly coded blood bags, and deficiencies in sterilisation monitoring equipment.The action is part of a broader statewide review under which 21 blood centres had their licences suspended between April and June this year, including 10 facilities in Pune district. 2) Nearly 28,500 litres of suspected adulterated milk destroyed; stocks worth ₹37 lakh seizedDuring a special enforcement drive conducted between July 8 and July 12, FDA officials carried out inspections at seven locations across the Pune division, resulting in the seizure of products worth over ₹37 lakh.In one operation, officers intercepted a milk tanker carrying milk from a manufacturing unit in Sangola, Solapur district. After collecting samples for laboratory examination, officials destroyed 28,498 litres of milk as a precautionary measure because the consignment was perishable and suspected to be adulterated.3) Kondhwa café shut over expired food and poor hygieneActing on a consumer complaint, FDA officials conducted a surprise inspection at a café on Salunkhe Vihar Road in Kondhwa Khurd. The inspection revealed expired food items, unhygienic conditions and several shortcomings in compliance with mandatory food safety and hygiene requirements. Following the inspection, the establishment's food licence was suspended.4) Unlicensed Ayurvedic medicines worth over ₹50 lakh seizedIn another major operation, the FDA's drug inspection team raided premises suspected of selling Ayurvedic formulations without legal authorisation. Inspectors recovered bhasma and herbal medicinal products worth ₹50.36 lakh that allegedly lacked mandatory regulatory details, including batch numbers, manufacturing information, expiry dates and licence particulars.Officials also found that the owner could not furnish purchase bills or records establishing the legal source of the products, leading to the seizure of the entire stock for further investigation under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.FDA Cracks Down On Illegal Gutkha & Adulterated Food In Pune; 198 Raids, ₹84 Lakh Worth Of Gutkha Seized, 92 Arrested 5) Ten hotels lose licences during special inspection driveEarlier this month, the FDA carried out a three-day inspection campaign across Pune, Satara and Sangli districts, examining 70 hotels and restaurants.The exercise resulted in the suspension of licences of 10 establishments, including six in Pune city, after inspectors detected unhygienic kitchens, expired food stock and other violations of food safety regulations. The affected establishments in Pune included Hotel Grand Purandar, Crown Bakers, Agrotis Catering Pvt. Ltd., Barkat Biryani House, Royal Biryani House and National 360. Similar action was taken against one hotel in Satara and three in Sangli.6) Restaurant licence suspended over use of cheese analogueOn June 22, the FDA suspended the licence of Pind Punjab restaurant in Camp after discovering the use of cheese analogue in food preparation. The investigation later traced the supply to Bansal Dairy in Raviwar Peth, where officials seized the remaining stock.Further checks revealed that both loose cheese analogue and loose paneer were being sold. Altogether, approximately 225 kg of products valued at around ₹67,730 were confiscated.Tukaram Mundhe's Crackdown: FDA Suspends 7 Pune Food Establishments Over Hygiene Violations 7) Counterfeit Cetaphil cleanser detected in PuneOn the same day, FDA officials also identified a counterfeit Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (118 ml) during an inspection in Shivajinagar. Although laboratory analysis did not indicate any quality defects, officials observed clear differences in packaging design, labelling, printing and security features compared to the genuine product.After the original manufacturer confirmed that the seized item was not part of its authorised production, FDA officials confiscated the counterfeit stock valued at ₹5,508.Commissioner assures continued enforcementFDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said surveillance of food businesses, blood banks and drug establishments would continue to ensure compliance with safety standards."The FDA is committed to safeguarding public health through continuous inspections and strict enforcement against those violating the law. Consumers can report complaints regarding food quality or hygiene on the department's toll-free helpline, 1800-22-2365," Mundhe said.The recent series of inspections underscores the FDA's intensified focus on public health enforcement in the Pune division. Authorities have widened their scrutiny of the food, pharmaceutical and blood banking sectors while taking swift action wherever serious violations are detected.

FDA officials raided Ajinkyarana Milk Industries in Sangola, seized and destroyed 37,532 litres of adulterated milk, and closed the unlicensed unit for violating food safety rules. Authorities warned of strict action against adulteration.

Mumbai, July 10: Your friendly neighbourhood "doodhwala" will not ring your doorbell in the morning anymore. This is because Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has banned the loose sale of milk with immediate effect across Maharashtra. For generations, thousands of "doodhwalas" have been home-delivering milk to millions of households.Said Rajmani Pal, a milk retailer from Chembur: "I have downed shutters. My staff will now be jobless. Like me, several hundreds of shops have closed down because the penalty for selling loose milk is Rs 3 lakh. Thousands will be rendered unemployed."FDA Cites Safety ConcernsMundhe was unavailable for comment. However, FPJ has a copy of his order dated July 3, 2026, which states that "inspections conducted by the FDA have revealed a widespread and consistent lack of compliance across the entire dairy supply chain." It noted that "the National Milk Safety and Quality Survey conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India found that milk contamination, particularly due to Aflatoxin M1 originating from contaminated animal feed and fodder, as well as antibiotic residues, is a matter of grave public concern..."The order states that pasteurised, standardised and all other forms of heat-treated milk must be offered for sale only in sealed, tamper-evident and duly labelled packages.A retailer from Andheri, who did not wish to be identified, said, "Setting up a milk packaging plant will cost upwards of Rs 12 crore. Where are we going to get that kind of money? For several decades, my family has been in the milk vending business and we have not received a single complaint from our customers."Goregaon resident K. Adishri said, "For so many years we have been heating milk supplied by the 'bhaiyya' and consuming it. There has been no problem at all. Packed milk will cost more."Traders Voice ConcernsBabu Chodankar, secretary of the Thane Sahar Doodh Vyavasi Cooperative Society (TSDVCS), which has over 20,000 members, said traders were informed by FDA officials that the sale of loose milk would no longer be permitted from Friday.“From Friday, all retailers selling loose milk through shops or home delivery have stopped operations. Milk sold and stored in cans cannot be continued,” he said.He said the move would particularly affect bulk consumers such as sweet shops and ice-cream parlours. “Households will manage by buying packaged milk. But sweet shops and ice-cream parlours depended on loose milk supplies as it was easier for them to process and also Rs 2 to Rs 4 cheaper than packaged milk,” he added.Mumbai requires around 50 lakh litres of milk every day, while the MMR's daily demand is estimated at nearly 60 lakh litres. According to Ram Patil, a milk trader and consultant to TSDVCS, at least 35 per cent of the region's milk supply comes through loose wholesalers and retailers.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Launches Statewide Drive Against Milk Adulteration, Tightens Compliance Across Supply ChainMumbai receives milk supplies from Kolhapur, Satara, Nashik, Pune and Sangli. According to Chodankar, the maximum supply comes from Kolhapur, and a large number of loose milk wholesalers and retailers source their milk from the district.Small retailers dealing in loose milk can continue their business only if they switch to packaged sales by setting up packaging units. However, the transition is likely to be costly.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai: Continuing its statewide crackdown on milk adulteration, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has destroyed 24,632 litres of suspected adulterated or substandard milk and 14,064 kg of dairy products worth ₹43.31 lakh during a special enforcement drive conducted on July 6 and 7. The action is part of the department's ongoing campaign to curb food adulteration and ensure the availability of safe and quality dairy products.The inspections, carried out at five locations across the state, led to criminal cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, against those allegedly involved in milk adulteration.Maharashtra FDA Launches Statewide Drive Against Milk Adulteration, Tightens Compliance Across Supply ChainOne of the biggest actions was carried out at the Nilkantheshwar Milk Collection and Chilling Centre in Ausa taluka of Latur district. Acting on information gathered from a tax invoice received by its Kolhapur office, FDA officials, accompanied by police, raided the facility and found whey permeate powder allegedly being used to adulterate milk. Authorities destroyed 1,425 kg of whey permeate powder along with 7,500 litres of milk, collectively valued at over ₹5 lakh. Preliminary investigations revealed that milk from the centre was being supplied to dairies in Hyderabad, and criminal proceedings have been initiated against the owner, employees and the supplier of the whey permeate powder.In Nashik's Sinnar taluka, FDA officials seized 8,392 kg of dairy powders worth ₹17.37 lakh from an unlicensed warehouse allegedly supplying milk vendors and milk collection centres. The seized stock included AGRANI Skimmed Milk Powder, Sonal Whey Permeate Powder, Milky Mist Dairy Permeate Powder, and Lactose Rich Deproteinized Whey Permeate Powder. Since the operator failed to produce the mandatory food licence and purchase records, an FIR has been registered. The department also destroyed 49 kg of khoya prepared under unhygienic conditions at a sweet shop and suspended its food registration.Similar actions were taken in Pune and Solapur districts where FDA officials seized pasteurised cooking butter, and skimmed milk powder from a dairy unit in Patas after collecting samples for laboratory analysis.FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the special statewide inspection drive would continue to protect public health and ensure compliance with food safety laws. He warned that stringent legal action would be taken against any food business operator found involved in milk adulteration or other food safety violations.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Mumbai, July 6: In one of Maharashtra's biggest crackdowns on food adulteration, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has busted an organised synthetic milk racket that allegedly transformed a dangerous cocktail of detergent, shampoo, palm oil, skimmed milk powder (SMP), whey/dairy permeate powder, and emulsifiers into fake milk before supplying it across the state. The shocking revelations have triggered concerns that thousands of unsuspecting families may have consumed the adulterated milk every day.Statewide Raids ConductedActing on intelligence inputs, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Pune Rural Police's Local Crime Branch, dismantled what officials described as the state's largest organised synthetic milk network.Simultaneous raids were conducted at 13 locations across Pune, Ahilyanagar, Solapur, Jalna, and Thane, targeting every link in the illegal chain—from suppliers of adulteration chemicals and milk collection centres to chilling plants, processing units, and distributors. Detergent, shampoo, palm oil and chemicals allegedly mixed into milk!Maharashtra FDA busted a synthetic milk racket, destroyed 20,000 litres of suspected fake milk, and arrested 13 accused. Imagine your child drinking detergent milk?. #MilkAdulteration #Maharashtra #FoodSafety pic.twitter.com/9D4CVrOSuP— Amit Srivastava (@s_amit007) July 6, 2026काळजी करू नका भेसळ फक्त आपणच नाही मंत्री, आमदार, खासदार, उद्योजक, डॉक्टर सगळेच खात आहेत. मुसळधार पावसातात भारतातील सर्वात मोठे भेसळ रॅकेट महाराष्ट्रत उघड झाले आहे. pic.twitter.com/9qOqxBF1aK— Ram. (@fornaxAR) July 6, 2026The operation led to the seizure of adulteration material and assets worth Rs 11.48 crore, destruction of nearly 20,000 litres of suspected synthetic milk, collection of 49 samples for laboratory testing, suspension of five food business licences, closure of four establishments, and registration of criminal cases against 26 accused, of whom 13 have been arrested so far.How The Racket OperatedThe investigation revealed a disturbing modus operandi. The accused allegedly mixed water, skimmed milk powder, and whey/dairy permeate powder to mimic milk solids, added palm oil to replace natural milk fat, emulsifiers to stabilise the mixture, and even detergent and shampoo to create the foamy appearance and texture of fresh milk. The synthetic concoction was then blended with genuine milk before being supplied to the market, allowing the racket to generate huge profits at minimal cost while putting consumers' health at serious risk.Investigators identified Sushant Babanrao Hinge as the alleged kingpin of the network, while Sandeep Loba allegedly coordinated the operations. The probe found that adulteration materials were regularly supplied to farmers, milk collection centres, chilling units, and packaging facilities before the fake milk entered the consumer supply chain. Authorities are now scrutinising financial transactions, electronic evidence, and interstate connections to uncover the racket's complete network.Investigation ContinuesCases have been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The arrested accused have been remanded to police custody, while efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.Also Watch: Maharashtra FDA Launches Statewide Drive Against Milk Adulteration, Tightens Compliance Across Supply Chain"Milk is a lifeline for children, pregnant women, senior citizens and patients. Mixing chemicals into such an essential food is a grave crime against society. This operation didn't just seize adulterated milk—we dismantled the entire supply chain, from chemical suppliers to collection centres, transporters, processing units and distributors. The investigation will now trace financial transactions and interstate links, and every person involved will face strict action under BNS and the Food Safety and Standards Act," said Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Pune, Jul 6: Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have busted an inter-district milk adulteration racket, arresting 13 people and seizing material worth more than Rs 2 crore in Maharashtra's Pune district, officials said on Monday.Also Watch:Raids across multiple districtsThe Pune rural police and FDA conducted raids in Manchar, believed to be the main hub of the racket, and at Akluj, Ahilyanagar, Sillod and Sangli, they said.Investigations have revealed that the accused allegedly mixed around 500 litres of chemically prepared synthetic milk with every 1,000 litres of genuine milk before supplying it to the market.Nashik: Major FDA Crackdown On Milk Adulteration; ₹17.37 Lakh Milk Powder Seized In SinnarUse of hazardous adulterantsOfficials said the synthetic milk was prepared using chemicals, milk powder and shampoo, among other ingredients.The joint operation was carried out under the guidance of Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill and FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, and the raids were conducted by a 30-member team of the Pune Rural Local Crime Branch, along with more than 20 FDA staffers.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Nashik: Amidst rising complaints regarding milk adulteration in Nashik district, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted a major raid in the Shah area and surrounding villages of Sinnar Taluka. During a raid carried out on Saturday night (February 4) at Rampur-Putalewadi, an illegal stock of milk powder valued at ₹17,37,529 was seized. A case has been registered at the Wavi Police Station against Prashant Rohidas Kale (age 23), a resident of Rampur-Putalewadi, in connection with this matter. Since assuming office, the new FDA Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, has launched a statewide campaign against adulteration. As part of this initiative, an FDA team led by Nashik Divisional Joint Commissioner Mangesh Mane arrived in the eastern part of Sinnar Taluka on Saturday. Nashik: Mission Green Monsoon Sees 6,000 Saplings Planted, One Lakh Trees Targeted Ahead Of Kumbh Mela According to the complaint filed by Food Safety Officer Sandeep Torane, a large stock of milk powder was found in Prashant Kale's possession, despite him lacking any valid food license or purchase-sale documentation. It is suspected that this stock was intended for use in milk adulteration. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Food Safety and Standards Act, and Sub-Inspector Pramod Sarovar is conducting further investigations. Reports indicate that the FDA team also inspected other locations linked to milk adulteration. Action has been taken against khoya (condensed milk solids) production centres, and officials have hinted that they are keeping a close watch on the "big fish" involved in this network. Meanwhile, on Sunday, the FDA and Pune Rural Police conducted a major operation in the Manchar, Ambegaon, and Shirur areas. Thirteen individuals were detained during this operation, and samples of milk and khoya were seized. It is suspected that two major companies from the district are involved in this adulteration. The FDA administration has stated that official information regarding the ongoing operations in Nashik and Pune districts will be released soon.