Maharashtra FDA conducts 3,000+ raids on eateries, seizes Rs 5 crore worth of edible oil
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration, led by Tukaram Mundhe, has launched a sweeping food safety drive across the state. The agency's teams have carried out over 3,000 raids on food businesses, uncovering hygiene violations and suspending operating permits. The crackdown has now expanded to target the sale of loose edible oil, enforcing packaging regulations that have been in place since 2011. While traders have raised concerns about mandatory packaging requirements, the FDA maintains the move is necessary to curb adulteration risks. During recent inspections, authorities seized edible oil worth more than Rs 5 crore.
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