FSSAI has suspended the food business licenses of Shivam Agro and TCF Chocolates for significant violations.
In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it had suspended the licences of the two companies with immediate effect “following serious food safety violations identified during inspection”. Cleaning chemicals were also stored near raw materials and food-related materials,” it said. The regulator added that the action reinforces the importance of food safety, hygiene and regulatory compliance. The two companies were directed to cease all food business activities during the suspension period. During the inspection, officials observed poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, including inadequate cleaning, improper waste disposal and poorly maintained food-processing areas. “Expired food colours/flavours were found at the premises. The person handling food did not have adequate protective measures. The company also failed to produce mandatory food-safety records related to pest control, cleaning, medical examinations, training, calibration, laboratory testing and audits.
NEW DELHI: Food regulator FSSAI on Thursday suspended the licences of Shivam Agro and TCF Chocolates & Gifts Pvt Ltd after finding gross violations of food safety rules.