Maharashtra FDA chief flags need for stronger food-safety enforcement as India’s food market expands

Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe outlined the need for tighter enforcement, quality standards, technology-led oversight and accountability to protect consumers as India’s food ecosystem grows.

— Source published Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 16:53 IST · First seen Fri, 21 Aug, 2026, 17:22 IST · Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Maharashtra Food & Drug Administration · Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe discusses stronger food-safety enforcement, quality standards, technology,

Why this matters

Prioritize partnerships or acquisitions that add food-testing, traceability, compliance technology and quality-assurance capabilities as regulation becomes a durable growth constraint.