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Mumbai FDA suspends food licenses of IRCTC supplier and three ISKCON outlets
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has intensified enforcement action against food establishments failing to meet hygiene and safety standards. The crackdown, initiated after a new commissioner took charge in May, has resulted in license suspensions across the state.
LSN India ·
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended food licenses for an Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) supplier along with three ISKCON-affiliated establishments in Mumbai as part of a broader regulatory campaign.
The enforcement action comes after IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe assumed charge as FDA commissioner in May, signaling a more aggressive approach toward food safety violations. Since taking the helm, Mundhe has initiated a state-wide crackdown targeting food establishments that breach hygiene standards and contravene food safety regulations.
The suspensions reflect the FDA's heightened scrutiny of food service operations across Maharashtra, from institutional suppliers to religious establishments. The regulatory body has intensified inspections and compliance checks to ensure adherence to food safety protocols and sanitary requirements.
This enforcement drive underscores growing concerns about food safety standards across various sectors in the state. The FDA's systematic approach aims to protect public health by identifying and penalizing non-compliant establishments, with license suspension representing a significant enforcement measure.