Food Safety Body Seizes Banned Items Worth Rs 82 Crore In Nationwide Drive
The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments during its nationwide enforcement drive between September 1 and November 5, and seized non-compliant food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted a comprehensive nationwide inspection campaign from September 1 to November 5, leading to the seizure of more than 3,270 metric tonnes of food products worth roughly ₹81.80 crore and the suspension of over 1,100 licenses. The regulatory body inspecting 56,431 establishments across states and union territories, issuing 10,047 improvement notices, and collecting 43,939 samples.
Of the analyzed samples, 2,273 were found non-compliant with safety standards, comprising oils, milk, paneer, sweets, ghee, bakery items, chocolates, ice cream, namkeen, packaged food, and festive hampers. FSSAI suspended 1,133 licenses and cancelled 52 food establishment licenses. Additionally, it sealed 314 establishments and initiated 410 prosecutions.
The regulator stressed its commitment to uphold stringent food safety standards, committing to continued collaboration with state food safety authorities to ensure adherence to regulations.
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