‘We need to balance business & livelihoods with public health,' says Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors’ livelihoods. He backs desi...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Paneer eaters, this could change your plate: All-India analogue paneer ban soon? Here’s what FSSAI is planningFSSAI is considering a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a non-dairy substitute that uses ingredients such as vegetable oils, starches and...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Urinal in storage area, unclean water: Why FDA suspended licence of Mumbai’s Olympia Coffee House visited by Christopher Nolan and The Odyssey starsMumbai's Olympia Coffee House license was suspended by the FDA. The historic cafe faced numerous food safety and hygiene violations. These ...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA seizes food items worth lakhs in statewide crackdown on gutkha, milk products, sweetsMaharashtra FDA conducted statewide action seizing banned gutkha and pan masala. Milk and milk products worth over seven lakh rupees were a...
18 Sep, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Stocks in news: Infosys, Mazagon Dock, Fortis Healthcare, JSW Energy and Kalpataru ProjectsOn September 16, Indian markets experienced a careful resurgence, with the Nifty and Sensex both moving upwards. This rebound was fueled by...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tukaram Mundhe strikes again: FDA shuts Mumbai's iconic Cafe Mondegar in statewide raid over hygiene breachesMaharashtra FDA suspended licenses of four food businesses for hygiene breaches. Officials inspected thirty-eight establishments and collec...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Stocks in news: Tata Group stocks, HDFC Bank, Coforge, HFCL, Sun Pharma and Varun BeveragesOn September 11, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable bounce back after an initial dip at opening. Key index heavyweights attracte...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes Rs 20.48 lakh materialMaharashtra FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. Eleven food manufacturing units in Thane were raided, seizing pro...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Gadkari vows record action against contractors, officials over delaysUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari aims to blacklist numerous contractors and suspend officials. He will personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Go...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in MumbaiThe Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC ...
08 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Delhi destroys over 2,800 kg of unsafe food ahead of festive seasonDelhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 2,800 kg of unsafe food products. Inspections occurred in major markets, focusing on festive ...
08 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Swiggy launches dedicated food safety helpline, in-app channel for customers to report order-related concernsSwiggy has introduced a dedicated helpline and an in-app channel for food safety concerns. Customers can now report issues by calling a spe...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establis...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Iftaar to langar to marriage: FDA nod now must in MaharashtraMaharashtra FDA now requires prior permission for organizing religious and social food events. Organizers must provide caterer and ingredie...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Canada assesses risks to imports after India raid finds fake labels on food productsIndian authorities raided a Mumbai warehouse last week, seizing products and equipment. This operation involved relabelling food products w...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit, 2 Mumbai eateries’ food licences over serious hygiene violationsIn a significant regulatory move, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licenses for a Blinkit center and two popular Mumbai restaurants a...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST