FDA suspends 105 licences, cancels 7 across Maharashtra after pre-Deepavali checks

The Mumbai Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the licenses of 105 firms and cancelled the licenses of seven eateries across Maharashtra following inspections conducted on November 4 and 5. A total of 39,485 kg of food products worth ₹1.35 crore were seized from at least 69 establishments, with 2,396.6 kg of products and ₹13.87 lakh worth of items seized from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region alone.

The FDA found violations in hygiene, food storage, manufacturing practices, and licensing requirements, including the unauthorized sale of food without labels and the use of excessive food color. The FDA has warned vendors of sweets and manufacturers to adhere to regulations before the upcoming Deepavali festival, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining food quality and health standards regardless of a business's size or reputation.

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