FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe doubles down on loose oil ban, then does a U-turn

Maharashtra FDA commissioner declared a statewide ban on loose edible oil non-negotiable. The administration withdrew these statements an hour later, citing a meeting with the government. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought a middle path to protect traditional businesses and quality. The FDA had previously stated demands to relax the ban were inconsistent with legal provisions….

Mumbai’s Ayub’s among 4 eateries to lose licence in FDA’s latest food safety crackdown

Maharashtra FDA suspended four hotel licenses due to food safety and hygiene violations. Inspections across four cities found multiple establishments lacking proper food handling standards. Officials seized food products valued at over Rs 2.24 crore during the enforcement drive. Improvement notices were issued to thirty-one other food businesses across the state. This action underscores the…