FSSAI Cracks Down on Unsafe Practices in Kerala, Suspends 32 Licenses

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its enforcement operations in Kerala, targeting food establishments that violated safety protocols during recent inspections. The regulator found multiple instances of unsafe cooking oil reuse practices, prompting swift regulatory action against non-compliant businesses.

As part of the crackdown, 32 food business licenses were suspended across the state. Additionally, inspectors seized and destroyed more than 7,000 snack products that failed to meet established food safety requirements. The action underscores the regulator's commitment to maintaining stringent quality standards in the food service sector.

The FSSAI has established a Total Polar Compounds (TPC) limit of 25 percent for cooking oils, a benchmark that food businesses are mandated to follow. The inspections specifically focused on verifying compliance with this standard, which is designed to prevent health hazards associated with the repeated use of degraded cooking oil.

The Kerala enforcement action is part of a broader FSSAI initiative to ensure food safety across the country's food supply chain. State-level surveillance operations continue to identify businesses that deviate from prescribed safety norms, with suspension of licenses serving as a deterrent to unsafe practices.