AHAR seeks FSSAI clarity as Maharashtra FDA intensifies food-safety crackdown

The hotel and restaurant body plans to approach FSSAI and the health ministry over Maharashtra FDA directives. In a July 30–August 3 drive, inspectors visited 98 establishments, suspended 14 food licences and seized products worth more than Rs 2.23 crore.

— Filed Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 17:01 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

AHAR will seek FSSAI and health ministry clarity over Maharashtra FDA directives amid a statewide food-safety crackdown. The drive has inspected 98 establishments, suspended 14 licences and seized products worth over Rs 2.23 crore, while restaurants seek uniform enforcement.

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No related recent AHAR signals were provided; the association's planned outreach to FSSAI and the health ministry follows Maharashtra FDA's enforcement drive.

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