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

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

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The food safety regulator FSSAI reported that it seized 3,280 tonnes of food products valued at roughly Rs 82 crore during a festive‑season crackdown, cancelled 52 licences and suspended 1,133 licences. In the same two‑month enforcement drive, the agency inspected 56,431 establishments and issued 10,047 improvement notices between September 1 and November 5.

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  • left · 5 outlets

    New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 5 outlets

    The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products worth an estimated Rs 81.80 crore and suspended 1,133 food licences during a nationwide inspection drive covering more than 56,000 food establishments between September 1 and November 5, 2026.

    — The Tribune

  • right · 2 outlets

    FSSAI conducted a nationwide inspection drive from September 1 to November 5 to check food adulteration. During this period, more than 3,000 tonnes of non-compliant food products were seized across India. The regulator canceled 52 licenses and suspended over 1,000 licenses in response to violations…

    — The Economic Times

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New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety…

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  4. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. Current article

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

    New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety…

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  8. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

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

    New Delhi: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of ‘banned and non-compliant’ food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the…

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  14. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    FSSAI seizes food products worth Rs 81.8 crore, suspends over 1,100 licences in nationwide drive

    FSSAI seized 3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products worth an estimated Rs 81.80 crore and suspended 1,133 licences during a nationwide inspection drive covering 56,431 establishments between September 1 and November 5. The regulator also cancelled 52 licences, sealed 314 establishments and…

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