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FSSAI suspends Creative Bakers licence over hygiene violations
India's food safety regulator has ordered the immediate suspension of operations at Creative Bakers following serious lapses in hygiene standards. The action comes after pesticide residues were detected in a batch of the company's cumin powder, exceeding permissible limits.
LSN India ·
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the operating licence of Creative Bakers, directing an immediate halt to all production and distribution activities. The regulatory action reflects escalating concerns about food safety practices at the establishment.
The suspension follows the discovery of pesticide residues in pre-packed cumin powder bearing the Everest brand, which exceeded safety thresholds set by Indian food regulations. Testing revealed contamination levels deemed unacceptable for consumer safety, triggering the regulator's enforcement action.
The FSSAI's decision underscores ongoing scrutiny of hygiene standards across India's food manufacturing sector. The regulator has undertaken multiple inspections at facilities producing spices and other food products in recent years, with several operations facing suspension or closure due to similar violations.
Creative Bakers has not yet made a public statement regarding the suspension or the specific violations cited. The company will be required to address all identified safety and hygiene deficiencies before the FSSAI considers restoration of its operating licence.
The suspension affects distribution of products across retail channels where Creative Bakers' items were stocked. Consumers who have purchased affected batches are advised to exercise caution, and the FSSAI has indicated it will issue further guidance on recalled products.