The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized nearly 3,280 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth ₹81.80 crore during a nationwide inspection drive aimed at curbing food adulteration during the festive season. The enforcement campaign began on September 1 and continued until November 5, with inspections conducted across the country. According to the regulator, a total of 56,431 food establishments were inspected during the drive. The action resulted in the cancellation of 52 food business licences, suspension of 1,133 licences and sealing of 314 establishments for food safety violations. The seized products included paneer, ghee, milk, sweets and other food items that did not comply with prescribed safety standards. In addition to the seizures and licence-related actions, FSSAI issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators, directing them to address violations and improve compliance with food safety regulations. The regulator said it had strengthened surveillance and enforcement activities in view of the festive season, when demand for sweets, dairy products and other food items typically increases. The nationwide initiative was undertaken to prevent the circulation of unsafe and adulterated food products and improve compliance among food businesses. FSSAI has continued to intensify enforcement measures against food business operators and e-commerce companies this year as part of its broader efforts to strengthen food safety across the country. The inspection drive highlights the regulator’s efforts to monitor food quality and take action against establishments found violating food safety requirements.

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