Maharashtra FDA Chief Mundhe Escalates Food Safety Crackdown, Eyes MCOCA on Tobacco Syndicates

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe outlines the state's push against food adulteration, banned gutkha and hygiene violations — raids, seizures and license suspensions putting pressure on F&B and QSR operators, with possible MCOCA action against tobacco networks.

— Filed Wed, 8 Jul, 2026, 17:30 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe discusses the state's crackdown on food adulteration, banned gutkha, unsafe restaurants and hygiene violations, including raids, seizures, license suspensions and possible MCOCA action against tobacco syndicates — affecting F&B and QSR operators.