Maharashtra’s Food Safety Department has intensified inspections ahead of Diwali under Commissioner Tukaram Munde, aiming to curb adulteration and violations in the sale of food products.
Officials said the drive led to the seizure of substandard food items, gutka and stocks of expired products, with the total value of confiscated goods pegged at Rs 16.92 crore.
Among the items seized were 8,392 kg of expired food products. The department also moved against businesses found violating food safety norms.
As part of the enforcement action, licenses of 68 companies were temporarily suspended. Authorities registered 22 cases and arrested 20 people, adding that inspections will continue to prevent food adulteration during the festive season.
