FSSAI suspends Marche Retail licence for 30 days; SDP told to halt ghee sales

Food regulator FSSAI suspended Marche Retail’s licence for 30 days over sanitation, hygiene, temperature-control and licensing lapses. SDP Industries has also been ordered to stop selling ghee under the Shraddha, Shree Saras and Gokul brands after tests indicated foreign or vegetable fats.

— Source publishedMon, 24 Aug, 2026, 07:53 IST·First seen Mon, 24 Aug, 2026, 09:07 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

FSSAI suspended Marche Retail’s licence for 30 days over sanitation, hygiene, temperature-control and licensing lapses. It also ordered SDP Industries to halt

Key facts

  • 30 days
  • 37% compliance score

Why this matters

Potential partners, buyers and suppliers should reassess diligence around food-safety compliance, traceability and quality-assurance systems, as the enforcement actions may weaken negotiating leverage and delay strategic transactions.