Nationwide festive-season enforcement drive covers 56,431 food establishments; 1,133 licences suspended and 314 establishments sealed.
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized approximately 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth ₹81.80 crore during a nationwide enforcement drive aimed at checking food adulteration and violations during the festive season.
The inspection campaign began on September 1, 2026. According to the regulator, inspections conducted between September 1 and November 5 covered 56,431 food establishments across the country.
Licences cancelled and establishments sealed
As part of the enforcement action against food safety violations, FSSAI reported the following measures:
- 52 food business licences cancelled
- 1,133 licences suspended
- 314 establishments sealed
- 10,047 improvement notices issued to food business operators
The regulator shared the enforcement figures in a social media post on Saturday, stating that vigilance had been strengthened in view of the festive season.
Paneer, ghee, milk and sweets among seized products
The nationwide inspections resulted in the seizure of several categories of food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets.
FSSAI reported that a total of 3,279.57 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products, valued at approximately ₹81.80 crore, had been seized during the enforcement period.
The action forms part of the regulator’s efforts to identify food safety violations and prevent non-compliant products from entering the consumer market during a period of increased demand.
Strengthened surveillance during festive season
Festive periods typically see higher demand for milk-based products, traditional sweets and other food commodities. This can increase pressure on manufacturing, storage and distribution systems, making regulatory surveillance particularly important.
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Through inspections, product seizures, licence-related action and improvement notices, the regulator is seeking to strengthen compliance among food business operators.
Implications for the dairy and food processing industry
The latest enforcement figures highlight the importance of food safety compliance across the dairy and wider food processing sectors.
For dairy manufacturers, processors, distributors and retailers, key priorities include maintaining hygienic production conditions, ensuring raw-material quality, complying with applicable food standards, maintaining traceability and conducting appropriate product testing.
The nationwide drive also reinforces the need for food businesses to review their licensing status, manufacturing practices, storage conditions and quality-control systems.
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