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Maharashtra FDA Launches Diwali Food Safety Drive 0

Key Update Ahead of Diwali, the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) launched a statewide campaign to prevent food adulteration. Officials inspected 1,594 sweet shops and collected 2,369 samples of milk, khoya, ghee, edible oils, sweets, dry fruits, and chocolates for testing. Of the 554 samples tested, the FDA found 513 safe, 26 substandard, four

3-Year-Old Girl Dies, Five Critical in Suspected Food Poisoning Case in Bhayandar 0

Key Update A suspected case of food poisoning in Bhayandar, Maharashtra, killed a three-year-old girl on Sunday night and left five of her family members critical. Shivshankar Ramjilal Koiri, 38, rushed to his brother-in-law Ramesh Kanaiyalal Morya’s home in Bajrang Nagar after his wife alerted him that Ramesh had stopped answering calls. Koiri broke open

Maharashtra FDA Orders Clear Labels for Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update In response to consumer complaints about misleading substitutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has made it mandatory for food establishments using analogue paneer to display its composition on menus, premises, or packaging. Although the use of cheese analogues in the food service sector has been legally permitted since 2021, FDA

Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0
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- August 9, 2025
Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and
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Maharashtra Issues SOP to Tackle Mid-Day Meal Food Poisoning 0
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- August 4, 2025
Key Development After a series of food poisoning incidents linked to mid-day meals, the Maharashtra government has introduced a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to strengthen food safety in schools. The move follows a recent case in Buldhana where 13 tribal girls fell ill after consuming contaminated food. The SOP outlines clear roles for schools, local
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Fresh Meals, Filthy Setup: FDA Inspects MLA Canteen 0
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- July 30, 2025
Key Development The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise inspection at the MLA canteen in Mumbai’s Nariman Point on July 25. Acting on media reports and public complaints about unhygienic conditions, the FDA team visited the government-run facility and uncovered 19 food safety and hygiene violations. Although the food tested met freshness
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