HealthPhoto: Amar UjalaMaharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Adulteration Before Diwali, 20 Arrested
Before the festive season, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intensified inspections against adulterated food. They seized goods worth about ₹12.74 crore, canceled licenses of 68 establishments, and ordered closures. Around 20 people were arrested and multiple FIRs filed against banned gutkha, pan masala, and scented tobacco. The campaign covered seven divisions including Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, aiming to ensure food safety during Navratri and Diwali.
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