Why food safety is suddenly under the spotlight in India
The FSSAI and some state regulators have intensified checks, releasing regular public updates including photos and videos of raids that have drawn widespread attention online
The FSSAI and some state regulators have intensified checks, releasing regular public updates including photos and videos of raids that have drawn widespread attention online

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Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, is leading an aggressive crackdown on food safety violations across the state. From raids on restaurants and food outlets to action against adulteration and unsafe practices, Mundhe’s enforcement drive has drawn widespread attention.
As many as 64 PGs were inspected, and 23 PG owners were issued notices for failing to meet the food safety standards, while one PG dining area was sealed
Following a complaint from a consumer to Health Minister U.T. Khader, food safety inspectors from the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted an inspection at a Blinkit stock and supply unit
Inspections were conducted in Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Greater Bengaluru Authority limits, Mysuru, Dakshina Kannada, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, and Hubballi-Dharwad
FDA said it would withdraw its order suspending the operations of five restaurants at MCA
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