FDA Seizes 21,004 Litres Of Suspected Substandard Edible Oil Worth ₹45.95 Lakh In Kolhapur
Pune: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra, has seized 21,004 litres of suspected substandard and misbranded edible oil worth Rs 45,95,260 (approximately Rs 45.95 lakh) from Avenue Supermarts Limited in Nimshirgaon village of Shirol taluka, Kolhapur district. FDA Conducts Inspection Under 'Safe Food Safe Maharashtra' Campaign The action was carried out on November 13, 2026, under…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has seized 21,004 litres of suspected substandard and misbranded edible oil worth approximately Rs 45.95 lakh from Avenue Supermarts Limited in Nimshirgaon village, Shirol taluka, Kolhapur district. This action was taken on November 13, 2026, as part of the 'Safe Food Safe Maharashtra' campaign, following an inspection by the FDA's Kolhapur Division-II.
The seized edible oil was suspected to be substandard and in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FDA team collected 10 samples of various edible oil brands for laboratory analysis, which are currently undergoing testing.
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