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.

— Filed Mon, 6 Jul, 2026, 14:52 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

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.