• FSSAI seized 3,279.57 tonnes of non-compliant food worth Rs 81.80 crore.
• The nationwide drive inspected 56,431 food establishments between September 1 and November 5.
• The regulator cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 and sealed 314 establishments.
• FSSAI issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th Nov: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,279.57 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth Rs 81.80 crore during its nationwide festive-season enforcement drive aimed at checking adulteration and food safety violations.

The inspection campaign, which began on September 1, covered 56,431 food establishments across the country between September 1 and November 5. The seized products included paneer, ghee, milk and sweets, according to the food safety regulator.

As part of the enforcement action, FSSAI cancelled 52 food business licences, suspended 1,133 licences and sealed 314 establishments for violations. It also issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators.

In a social media post on Saturday, the regulator said it had intensified vigilance in view of the ongoing festive season to ensure that consumers have access to safe food.

The nationwide inspections were aimed at identifying adulterated, banned and non-compliant food products being sold in the market during a period of increased demand for food items, particularly dairy products and sweets.

FSSAI also said it had stepped up enforcement actions against food business operators and e-commerce companies during the current calendar year to strengthen food safety compliance and protect consumers.

The latest figures underline the scale of enforcement activity undertaken by the regulator as it seeks to address food safety violations across the country.