Maharashtra FDA orders schools to bar high-fat, sugary food sales and promotion

Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has directed schools to prohibit the sale, advertising and promotion of foods high in fat, trans fat and sugar on campuses and in nearby areas, creating an immediate compliance signal for school-focused food and beverage sellers.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 16:50 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Maharashtra FDA has directed schools to ban the sale, advertising and promotion of foods high in fat, trans fat and sugar on campuses and nearby areas, potentially affecting school-focused food and beverage retail.

Why this matters

The directive extends Maharashtra FDA’s recent enforcement push after it suspended six Pune-area eatery licences and increased raids following viral jalebi colour concerns.

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