Maharashtra FDA says 3,000 inspections led to 165 licence actions, 750 notices

Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said the agency conducted more than 3,000 food-business inspections in the past two months, resulting in 165 licence cancellations or suspensions and more than 750 improvement notices. Businesses with serious violations must rectify issues before reopening.

— Source publishedSat, 29 Aug, 2026, 22:48 IST·First seen Sat, 29 Aug, 2026, 23:54 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration · Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe defended the food-business crackdown, saying over 3,000 inspections led

Key facts

  • More than 3,000 inspections
  • 165 licences cancelled or suspended
  • More than 750 improvement notices
  • Last two months

Why this matters

Acquirers and partners should elevate food-safety diligence in Maharashtra targets, including licence status, inspection history, remediation costs and site-level compliance systems.