Maharashtra Invokes MCOCA Against Gutka Makers, Widens Food Safety Crackdown Statewide
The state FDA is treating gutka production and sale as organised crime, with 700+ FIRs filed under MCOCA. A broader enforcement push targets dairy, restaurants and F&B across 11 lakh registered food business operators, raising compliance stakes for Maharashtra's consumer retail sector.
Maharashtra FDA invoked MCOCA against Gutka manufacturers, treating production and sale as organised crime, with 700+ FIRs filed. Broader enforcement push targets dairy, restaurants, and food safety across 11 lakh registered food business operators statewide.