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FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonne food items, cancels 52 licences in nationwide inspection drive

The Hindu Nov 08, 2026 at 07:24 AM IST India
FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonne food items, cancels 52...

AI summary

FSSAI seized about 3,280 tonnes of banned and non‑compliant food products worth roughly ₹82 crore during its September‑November nationwide inspection drive. The regulator also cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133, and sealed 314 establishments after inspecting over 56,000 sites.

Key takeaways

  • The drive inspected 56,431 food establishments across India.
  • Over 10,000 improvement notices were issued to operators.
  • Seized items included paneer, ghee, milk, and sweets.
  • Enforcement actions intensified ahead of the festive season.
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