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Maharashtra FDA seizes food worth ₹63 crore in festive drive

Maharashtra FDA seizes food worth ₹63 crore in festive drive

The food regulator suspended 954 licences over two months, and a separate drugs drive cancelled 122 licences and suspended 422 in October.

Maharashtra's FDA seized food stock worth ₹63.45 crore and suspended 954 food licences and registrations between September 1 and November 3, The Hindu reported.

Spices, salt and condiments made up the biggest share of seizures by value, at ₹21.09 crore.

In October, its drugs wing cancelled 122 licences, suspended 422 and seized drugs and cosmetics worth ₹34.51 lakh.