In a major move to tighten food safety standards across Maharashtra, Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Friday announced a comprehensive compliance order for the state's dairy sector, making it mandatory for every stakeholder in the milk supply chain to follow stricter hygiene, testing, and traceability norms.

After issuing the directive, Mundhe said the order is aimed at ensuring that consumers receive safe, unadulterated, and quality milk while bringing greater accountability across the dairy industry.