Maharashtra FDA orders milk supply chain compliance, warns of Rs 10 lakh fines

The Maharashtra FDA issued consolidated compliance orders spanning the entire milk supply chain—from collection centres to retailers—mandating HACCP assessments, food-grade equipment and pest control. Violations such as adulteration or false claims attract fines up to Rs 10 lakh.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 19:33 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Maharashtra FDA issued consolidated compliance orders for the entire milk supply chain—from collection centres to retailers—mandating HACCP assessments, food-grade equipment and pest control, warning violations like adulteration or false claims attract fines up to Rs 10 lakh.

Why this matters

This extends the Maharashtra FDA's recent enforcement push, following consolidated F&B orders mandating free water, banning newspaper wrapping and requiring FoSTaC training across hotels, QSRs and cafes.

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