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Maharashtra Food Safety Crackdown: 199 Licences Suspended, 948 Notices Issued
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:49 AM
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The Maharashtra Food Safety Department has suspended 199 food business licences and issued 948 notices in a comprehensive crackdown aimed at curbing violations.
The Maharashtra Food Safety Department announced a major enforcement action on Tuesday, suspending 199 licences of food businesses across the state.
The crackdown also saw the issuance of 948 notices to operators found in violation of food safety norms.
The notices cover a range of infractions, from improper hygiene practices to the use of unapproved additives.
Authorities said the move is part of an ongoing effort to protect consumers and ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulations.
The department will continue to monitor the affected establishments and may take further action if violations persist.
The crackdown also saw the issuance of 948 notices to operators found in violation of food safety norms.
The notices cover a range of infractions, from improper hygiene practices to the use of unapproved additives.
Authorities said the move is part of an ongoing effort to protect consumers and ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulations.
The department will continue to monitor the affected establishments and may take further action if violations persist.