The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India seized 3,280 tonnes of non-compliant food items during a nationwide enforcement drive ending Thursday. Regulators inspected 56,431 establishments and cancelled 52 operational licences.
3,280 tonnes
Food Items Seized
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June 2015
Nationwide Food Safety Pivot
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October 2020
Mobile Lab Network Launch
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September 2025
Mandatory Ghee Testing
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Today
FSSAI announced the seizure of 3,280 tonnes of food items and 52 licence cancellations on Sunday.
What happens next?
State health departments will submit criminal prosecution filings for severe adulteration cases by December 2026.
India's central food safety regulator launched a major enforcement operation targeting adulterated and substandard food products ahead of peak festive demand. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India inspected 56,431 food establishments across the country between September 1 and November 5. Official details released by the regulator confirm that authorities seized 3,280 tonnes of non-compliant food items, including adulterated milk, paneer, ghee, and festive sweets. Regulators cancelled 52 business operating licences after identifying severe health violations and systemic adulteration practices. The nationwide crackdown aims to curb dangerous chemical contamination and protect consumer health during high-volume festive shopping periods.
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Consumers can check the 14-digit FSSAI licence number printed on food packaging using FSSAI's online portal or mobile app.
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