Maharashtra FDA Bars Restaurants From Pushing Bottled Water Over Free Potable Water
Maharashtra FDA has ordered 4 lakh hotels and eateries to serve free potable water before offering bottled options, enforcing 2017 FSSAI norms alongside licence-display and 22 food-safety rules. Violations risk fines up to Rs 10 lakh and licence suspension across 11 lakh registered food business operators.
Maharashtra FDA orders restaurants and hotels to serve free potable water before offering bottled water, enforcing 2017 FSSAI norms plus licence-display and 22 food-safety rules across 4 lakh eateries, with licence suspension for violations.