The action against food businesses violating safety regulations was carried out across the state as part of an intensive enforcement campaign. The seized products included food items allegedly adulterated or misbranded, prompting the FDA to take strict legal action against those responsible.
In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, the FDA seized Patanjali-branded ghee worth approximately Rs 20.20 lakh from Divya Mahavitarak, a super distributor. The ghee has been accused of adulteration and misbranding.
In separate operations, FDA teams seized 1,44,218 kilograms of edible oil from Avenue Supermarts in Bhiwandi and 20,560 kilograms of food products from Amin Traders in Satara.
The four-day special inspection drive was conducted between October 28 and October 31. During the campaign, authorities initiated stringent legal action against those found violating food safety laws.
According to the FDA, a total of 13 FIRs have been registered across Maharashtra so far in connection with the action, while 16 accused persons have been arrested. Seven shops and establishments were sealed after serious irregularities were detected. Additionally, six vehicles were seized as part of the enforcement drive.
FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the department had issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the festive season, covering Diwali and all other festivals.
#WATCH | Pune: On action in view of the festive season, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Munde says, "I have issued standard operating orders for the festive season, covering all festivals including Diwali. We started taking action 21 days ago. This will be further intensified across retailers, wholesalers, dealers, and semi-dealers. Nobody should violate any regulations or rules, and there will be no compromise in taking action against defaulting food business operators who try to sell, produce, or store any substandard, unsafe, or misbranded food products."
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"I have issued standard operating orders (SOPs) for the festive season, which include Diwali and all festivals. We started the action 21 days ago. Now, it will be intensified further at the levels of retailers, wholesalers, dealers and semi-dealers. No one should violate the rules. There will be no compromise in taking action against food businesses that attempt to sell, manufacture or store substandard, unsafe or mislabelled food products," Mundhe said.
The FDA's intensified enforcement measures are aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety standards during the festive season, with further action planned across retail, wholesale and distribution networks against businesses found violating the prescribed regulations.
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