New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized banned and non-compliant food products worth nearly Rs 82 crore during a nationwide enforcement drive aimed at preventing food adulteration during the festive season.
The inspection campaign, which began on September 1, was conducted across the country to strengthen food safety monitoring and ensure that consumers have access to safe and quality food products during the festive period.
Between September 1 and November 5, the regulator inspected 56,431 food establishments and seized a total of 3,279.57 tonnes of food products valued at Rs 81.80 crore. The seized items included paneer, ghee, milk, sweets and other products that failed to meet prescribed food safety standards.
The enforcement drive also resulted in strict action against food business operators found violating safety regulations. The FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences and sealed 314 establishments for various violations.
In addition to these actions, the regulator issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators, directing them to address shortcomings and comply with the required food safety standards.
The intensified inspections come amid increased demand for dairy products, sweets and other food items during festivals, when concerns over adulteration and the sale of substandard products tend to rise.
The FSSAI has also strengthened its enforcement activities throughout the current calendar year, extending scrutiny to food business operators and e-commerce platforms to improve compliance with food safety regulations.
The nationwide campaign is aimed at identifying unsafe products, preventing the circulation of substandard food items and holding businesses accountable for violations. The regulator’s actions are part of broader efforts to strengthen consumer protection and improve food safety standards across India’s food supply chain.
