Maharashtra FDA seizes food worth Rs 9 crore, Patanjali ghee from super distributor; 19 licences suspended
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized food products worth over Rs 9 crore, including more than 2,200 litres of Patanjali cow ghee from a super distributor in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and suspended the licences of 19 food business operators during a special festive-season enforcement drive .
In a statement issued on Monday, the FDA said it confiscated around 3.53 lakh kg of food articles, valued at Rs 9.01 crore, from 114 establishments across seven divisions of the state during the campaign.
FDA seizes Patanjali cow ghee worth Rs 20 lakh in Maharashtra
The seized stock included 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, valued at Rs 20.20 lakh, from M/s Divya Mahavitarak, a super distributor of Patanjali Ayurved in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The action was taken on suspicion of misbranding and adulteration, the FDA said.
A total of 4,032 units of ghee were seized. These comprised 2,998 units containing 1,349.1 litres and valued at Rs 12.29 lakh, and another 1,034 units containing 930.6 litres and worth Rs 7.91 lakh.
The stock was prima facie found to be in violation of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the agency said.
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 19 food businesses over hygiene violations
The FDA suspended the licences and registrations of 19 establishments, including namkeen, sweetmeat and spice manufacturing units in the Mumbai, Amravati and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions, over serious hygiene lapses and violations of food safety regulations.
The establishments were found to have deficiencies such as unhygienic operating conditions, improper food storage, inadequate pest-control measures and a lack of cleaning records. Other violations included failure to maintain mandatory documentation and non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards , the FDA said.
FDA seizes edible oil, rice and pulses from Maharashtra businesses
The festive-season drive also led to the seizure of 1,44,218 kg of edible oil from Avenue Supermarts Ltd in Bhiwandi in Thane district. In Satara, the agency seized 20,560 kg of rice, pulses, jaggery and other food articles from Amin Traders.
In Pune division, edible oil was confiscated from Swati Oil Mills in Satara and S G Traders in Solapur, the FDA said.
Banned food products worth Rs 79 lakh seized
Between October 28 and 31, the FDA seized banned food articles worth Rs 79.40 lakh from 17 establishments. During this period, 13 FIRs were registered, 16 people were arrested, seven establishments were sealed and six vehicles were seized, according to the statement.
The agency also inspected 34 hotels, restaurants and dhabas across the Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. It issued 29 improvement notices to establishments over deficiencies in food safety and hygiene.
The FDA said the enforcement action was carried out under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed under it.
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The companies have been asked to explain their position within 30 days, the FDA said.
(With agency inputs)
In a statement issued on Monday, the FDA said it confiscated around 3.53 lakh kg of food articles, valued at Rs 9.01 crore, from 114 establishments across seven divisions of the state during the campaign.
FDA seizes Patanjali cow ghee worth Rs 20 lakh in Maharashtra
The seized stock included 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, valued at Rs 20.20 lakh, from M/s Divya Mahavitarak, a super distributor of Patanjali Ayurved in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
The action was taken on suspicion of misbranding and adulteration, the FDA said.
A total of 4,032 units of ghee were seized. These comprised 2,998 units containing 1,349.1 litres and valued at Rs 12.29 lakh, and another 1,034 units containing 930.6 litres and worth Rs 7.91 lakh.
The stock was prima facie found to be in violation of provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the agency said.
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 19 food businesses over hygiene violations
The FDA suspended the licences and registrations of 19 establishments, including namkeen, sweetmeat and spice manufacturing units in the Mumbai, Amravati and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar divisions, over serious hygiene lapses and violations of food safety regulations.
The establishments were found to have deficiencies such as unhygienic operating conditions, improper food storage, inadequate pest-control measures and a lack of cleaning records. Other violations included failure to maintain mandatory documentation and non-compliance with prescribed food safety standards , the FDA said.
FDA seizes edible oil, rice and pulses from Maharashtra businesses
In Pune division, edible oil was confiscated from Swati Oil Mills in Satara and S G Traders in Solapur, the FDA said.
Banned food products worth Rs 79 lakh seized
The agency also inspected 34 hotels, restaurants and dhabas across the Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Nagpur divisions. It issued 29 improvement notices to establishments over deficiencies in food safety and hygiene.
The FDA said the enforcement action was carried out under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations framed under it.
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Separately, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued show-cause notices to Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions, ACFO Pharmaceuticals, Amazon Seller Services and Flipkart India over alleged violations in the labelling and advertising of Tata 1mg Marine Collagen Powder.
The companies have been asked to explain their position within 30 days, the FDA said.
(With agency inputs)
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