Hygiene

IN PHOTOS: Maharashtra FDA's Diwali food safety crackdown

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a statewide crackdown on suspected adulterated and substandard food products ahead of Diwali, suspending 18 food business licences, stopping operations at four establishments and arresting three people. Pics/FDA

Updated 3 days ago

According to the FDA, during the special inspection drive conducted on November 3, the FDA seized food stock worth Rs 37.49 lakh and prohibited food products valued at Rs 16.86 lakh from establishments across the state. Pics/FDA

IN PHOTOS: FDA suspends Zepto, Brijwasi food licences over safety concerns

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the food safety licences of Zepto’s Bhandup facility and Brijwasi eatery in Malad following inspections that flagged hygiene violations and deficiencies posing public health risks. PICS/FDA

Updated 26 days ago