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Ulhasnagar Dairy Raid Uncovers 612 Banned Oxytocin Bottles in Maharashtra 0

Key Update A joint team of the police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 612 bottles of banned Oxytocin injections during a raid at a dairy in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra. Investigators suspect an interstate network supplied the restricted drug for illegal use in dairy animals. Raid Uncovers Unlabelled Oxytocin Bottles Officials conducted the raid

Maharashtra Uncovers Massive Synthetic Milk Racket 0

An investigation indicates that more than 2.3 crore litres of suspected adulterated milk may have entered the supply chain, as authorities intensify efforts to trace those involved. Investigation Uncovers Large-Scale Adulteration The Maharashtra Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have uncovered a large-scale synthetic milk adulteration racket in Bhoom taluka of Dharashiv district,

FDA Tightens Milk Sector Rules to Boost Food Safety 0

FDA Enforces Stricter Compliance Across the Milk Supply Chain The Maharashtra FDA issues a detailed compliance order covering the entire milk supply chain. It directs collection centres, chilling units, transporters, processors, distributors, and retailers to follow strict hygiene, sanitation, and quality control standards. The FDA requires food businesses to maintain clean handling environments, use food-grade

Maharashtra Bans Sting Sales Near Schools Over Child Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General
- July 3, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools. While the announcement specifically names Sting, the proposed restriction will apply to all energy drinks and other intoxicating products covered by the order. The decision follows concerns over
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Free Drinking Water Now Mandatory at Maharashtra Food Outlets 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a comprehensive food safety order to improve hygiene, consumer safety, and transparency across the state’s food service sector. The rules apply to restaurants, hotels, eateries, dhabas, canteens, cafeterias, bakeries, sweet shops, food courts, cloud kitchens, catering units, chain restaurants, and online food aggregators. Free
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55+ Karnataka Arecanut Lorries Held in Maharashtra for Food Safety Tests 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Key Update More than 55 lorries carrying arecanuts from Karnataka have remained detained in Maharashtra for over a week as food safety authorities conduct inspections and laboratory testing of the consignments. The Maharashtra Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the vehicles at various locations, including Solapur, Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded. The consignments belong to
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