The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized nearly 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products since 1st September this year during a nationwide festive-season inspection drive. Seized items included paneer, ghee, milk and sweets worth around 82 crore rupees. 

 

Over 56,400 food establishments were covered under the drive. The FSSAI has cancelled 52 licences, suspended over 1100 licences and sealed over 300 establishments for food safety violations. The Authority also issued more than 10,000 improvement notices to food business operators as part of efforts to prevent food adulteration and ensure consumer safety.