Maharashtra FDA raided 11 food manufacturing units in Thane’s Shil-Diva area (AI-generated image used for representational purposes)
THANE: The food and drug administration (FDA), Maharashtra, conducted a raid on 11 food manufacturing units in Thane’s Shil-Diva area and seized raw materials, finished food products and edible oil worth Rs 20.48 lakh.
Compromising public health or consumer safety will not be tolerated under any circumstances,”said Tukaram Munde, commissioner, FDA, Maharashtra. The department also said organisers of mass food distribution events during festivals will have to submit a prior notification form on the Food & Drug Grievance Portal at least seven days before the event. Further action will continue against those violating food safety laws, the administration said.
“The Government of Maharashtra maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding food quality and enforcement of food safety laws. The action then followed by suspension of the food licence of a Mumbai hotel over severe cockroach infestation, unhygienic transportation and injured food handlers. It also issued improvement notices to four other suppliers.
During the action, the department seized over 28,955 kg of solid food materials and raw ingredients along with 56 litres of oil valued at Rs 20,48,801.50. He added, “Strict legal action will continue against anyone selling or storing expired or adulterated food items.