{
  "id": 10892959,
  "title": "FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fssai-suspends-seven-seas-hospitality-licence",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T07:54:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/fssai-suspends-seven-seas-hospitality-licence-for-poor-hygiene-safety-violations/articleshow/134584672.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi witnessed a significant regulatory action as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality Pvt Ltd. The suspension came about due to serious non-compliances during an inspection of the food premises.\n\nFood regulator FSSAI revealed that the company achieved a compliance score of a mere 30 percent. This low score was the result of numerous violations, according to the regulator.\n\nThe inspection uncovered poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, with water stagnation, foul odour, filth, and inadequate housekeeping in food preparation areas. It also found deteriorated food materials, including fungal growth on tomatoes, papaya, jaggery, and cashew nuts. Additionally, rotten capsicum and degraded cooking oils were discovered.\n\nMoreover, serious food storage deficiencies were noted, such as inadequate segregation of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. The FSSAI reported deficiencies in pest-control, evidenced by the presence of cockroaches and house flies.\n\nThe regulator pointed out the lack of basic infrastructure facilities and non-compliance in sanitation, record maintenance, and water testing. FSSAI officials consequently destroyed 74 kg/litres of non-compliant food articles.\n\nIn response to these violations, FSSAI has imposed an immediate suspension of Seven Seas Hospitality Pvt Ltd's licence. The company is barred from conducting any food business activities during the suspension period.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence over safety violations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/fssai-suspends-seven-seas-hospitality-licence-over-safety-violations",
        "published": "2026-09-30T08:01:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}