Maharashtra FDA suspends 892 licences, seizes ₹50-crore of adulterated food in six months

What happened: The Maharashtra FDA inspected over 19,713 food establishments since April, suspended 892 licences, issued 1,538 stop-business notices, and seized adulterated food worth ₹50.63 crore. Key numbers: 892 licences suspended; 1,538 stop-business notices; 19,713 establishments inspected; ₹50.63 crore adulterated food seized; 203,622 litres of milk seized (₹21.01 crore); 13,857 Why it matters: The regulator is discussing stricter rules for cloud kitchens and dark stores with FSSAI, as these currently sit in a regulatory grey area. About 50% of portal complaints target dark stores.

The Maharashtra FDA inspected over 19,713 food establishments since April, suspended 892 licences, issued 1,538 stop-business notices, and seized adulterated food worth ₹50.63 crore.

The regulator is discussing stricter rules for cloud kitchens and dark stores with FSSAI, as these currently sit in a regulatory grey area. About 50% of portal complaints target dark stores.