Supreme Court pushes nationwide audit of India's food safety regime, FSSAI in crosshairs

SC asked Centre, FSSAI and CAG to justify why a performance audit shouldn't probe licensing irregularities, weak enforcement and thin penalties under the 2006 Act. Outcome could reset compliance bar for FMCG, F&B and hospitality operators nationwide.

Supreme Court asks Centre, FSSAI and CAG to justify why a nationwide performance audit shouldn't probe India's food safety regime.

ET Hospitality · 5/30/2026, 7:52:41 AM · Ask about this →

FSSAI + CAG + Ministry of Consumer Affairs + Ministry of Health and Family Welfare + Supreme Court of India +