Nashik: FDA Seizes Food Stock Worth ₹48.81 Lakh During Festive Inspection Drive
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…
Nashik officials conducted a special inspection drive on festive food products, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and Joint Commissioner Mangesh Mane. The campaign aimed to enforce the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and ensure safe, high-quality food for citizens ahead of the festive season. On September 17, 2024, FDA seized ₹48,81,920 worth of food stock from M/s Chhaya Agri Pvt.
Ltd. in Nashik. The seized items included 12,008 kg of 'Barista' (Fried Onion) at ₹48,03,200 and 328 kg of Refined Sunflower Oil at ₹78,720. The seizure was due to unhygienic conditions, substandard quality, and potential health hazards associated with the storage of the food products. Food Safety Officer Pratik Bhad administered the action, working under the guidance of Joint Commissioner Mane and Assistant Commissioner Deore.
Citizens experiencing concerns about food quality or adulterated products are instructed to file complaints via FDA's online portal. The FDA also warned of strict actions against non-compliant businesses and emphasized ongoing inspections to prevent health-compromising practices.
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