‘If there’s a will, there's a way': FSSAI CEO praises Maharashtra FDA's Tukaram Mundhe
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said having a dedicated food safety commissioner in every state should now be considered a necessity.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, known for his aggressive crackdown on food irregularities in the state, has received praise from FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani. In an interview, Punhani attributed Mundhe's success to his determination, stating that "if there's a will, there's a way." He also dismissed the notion that a position in the food safety department is a punishment posting, as many officers previously felt they were undeserving of such assignments.
Punhani emphasized that food safety departments have historically been undervalued, but now, every state should have a dedicated food safety commissioner. Since May, the FDA under Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 spot checks across Maharashtra, suspending permits from several establishments, including Pizza Hut outlets, cricket clubs, and well-known restaurants.
Despite not increasing manpower, Mundhe has managed the enforcement drive single-handedly with his current team.
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