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Maharashtra FDA Seizes ₹4.77 Crore in Soybean Oil, Gutkha, and Tobacco
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🗓 29 Sep 2026, 10:01 PM
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has confiscated goods worth ₹4.77 crore, including soybean oil, gutkha and tobacco, in a recent crackdown.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has seized a shipment of goods valued at ₹4.77 crore during a recent enforcement operation.
The confiscated items include soybean oil, gutkha, and various tobacco products. The total value of the seized stock was estimated at ₹4.77 crore, reflecting the scale of the crackdown.
The FDA’s action is part of a broader effort to curb the sale of adulterated and unapproved food and tobacco items. Officials say the seized goods were found in violation of state and central regulations governing food safety and tobacco control.
The seizure underscores the agency’s commitment to enforcing compliance and protecting consumers from harmful products. No further details on the source or distribution network of the goods have been released at this time.
The confiscated items include soybean oil, gutkha, and various tobacco products. The total value of the seized stock was estimated at ₹4.77 crore, reflecting the scale of the crackdown.
The FDA’s action is part of a broader effort to curb the sale of adulterated and unapproved food and tobacco items. Officials say the seized goods were found in violation of state and central regulations governing food safety and tobacco control.
The seizure underscores the agency’s commitment to enforcing compliance and protecting consumers from harmful products. No further details on the source or distribution network of the goods have been released at this time.