Maharashtra FDA seizes Rs 9 crore food stock including Patanjali ghee

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has seized food products worth Rs 9 crore as part of an ongoing compliance drive targeting potentially non-conforming stock. The operation resulted in the confiscation of multiple food items, including ghee marketed under the Patanjali brand, officials said.

The enforcement action underscores heightened scrutiny by state regulatory authorities over food safety standards and product quality compliance. The seizure covered various food commodities that failed to meet prescribed regulatory requirements or documentation standards.

Patanjali, the FMCG arm of the Patanjali Ayurved conglomerate, has faced increasing regulatory attention in recent months across multiple Indian states. The company's products have been subject to several inspections and testing protocols by food safety authorities.

The Maharashtra FDA's action reflects broader efforts to ensure consumer protection and maintain food safety standards across the state's retail and distribution chains. Authorities have intensified monitoring of large-scale food manufacturers and distributors to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

The seized stock has been placed under administrative custody pending further investigation and procedural completion by the regulatory authority.