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FSSAI Seizes 3,280 Tonne of Banned Food, Cancels 52 Licences in Nationwide Crackdown

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FSSAI Seizes 3,280 Tonne of Banned Food, Cancels 52 Licences in Nationwide Crackdown
Photo: The Food Safety Department, Chhattisgarh, conducted raids at four locations in Raipur. Photo Credit: X@fssaiindia

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,280.57 tonnes of banned and non‑compliant food products worth ₹81.80 crore during a nationwide inspection drive that ran from September 1 to November 5, 2026. The regulator inspected 56,431 food establishments, seized items such as paneer, ghee, milk and sweets, and issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators. As a result of the enforcement action, 52 licences were cancelled, 1,133 licences were suspended, and 314 establishments were sealed. The FSSAI said it had stepped up vigilance in view of the festive season and has intensified enforcement actions against food business operators and e-commerce companies to ensure safe food for consumers.

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