Over 40,000 food samples failed standards in FY26; 1,918 convictions recorded
Government data presented in Parliament shows 40,023 of 223,808 food samples analysed in FY26 were non-conforming. Authorities decided 31,878 civil penalty cases and secured 1,918 criminal convictions, while FSSAI issued 15 FY27 notices for labelling and display violations.
Government told Parliament that 40,023 of 223,808 food samples tested in FY26 failed standards. Authorities resolved 31,878 civil penalty cases and secured 1,918 convictions. FSSAI enforcement also issued 15 FY27 notices for labelling and display violations.
Why this matters
The enforcement data follows FSSAI CEO's call for stronger food-safety standards to build retail trust and a parliamentary panel's push to notify front-of-pack labelling rules.
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