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FSSAI Suspends Licences of Two West Bengal Food Firms
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has suspended the operating licences of two West Bengal-based food companies following serious hygiene and safety violations. The action reflects heightened regulatory scrutiny across the state's food manufacturing sector.
LSN India ·
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licences of two food manufacturing firms operating in West Bengal, citing critical breaches of hygiene and safety protocols. The regulatory action underscores the authority's commitment to maintaining standards across India's food supply chain and protecting consumer health.
The suspensions come as part of an intensified inspection drive by food safety authorities across West Bengal, where hygiene violations have emerged as a persistent concern among food producers. Officials have indicated that the two companies failed to meet mandatory safety requirements and operational standards set by the FSSAI.
The licence suspensions are effective immediately, preventing the affected companies from manufacturing or distributing food products until they demonstrate full compliance with regulatory requirements. Companies seeking reinstatement must address identified violations and undergo fresh inspections by FSSAI officials.
The enforcement action is part of a broader regulatory push to strengthen food safety standards across the state. West Bengal has witnessed multiple food safety violations in recent months, prompting authorities to increase the frequency and scope of inspections at manufacturing facilities across the region.