The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,279.57 metric tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products valued at approximately ₹81.80 crore during its nationwide festive-season enforcement drive.
The inspection campaign was conducted between September 1 and November 5, 2026, across States and Union Territories in coordination with State Food Safety Authorities. A total of 56,431 food establishments were inspected during the drive.
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3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products seized.
Estimated value of seized products: ₹81.80 crore.
56,431 food establishments inspected.
52 food business licences cancelled.
1,133 licences suspended.
More than 300 establishments sealed.
The seized products included milk, paneer, ghee, sweets, edible oils, bakery products, chocolates, ice creams, namkeen and other packaged food items.
As part of the enforcement action, FSSAI cancelled 52 food business licences and suspended 1,133 licences. More than 300 establishments were also sealed for food safety violations. The authority issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators.
During the campaign, officials collected 43,939 food samples, of which 23,648 had been analysed. Among the analysed samples, 2,273 were found to be non-compliant with prescribed food safety standards. The enforcement exercise also resulted in the initiation of 410 prosecutions.
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Why This Matters
Food adulteration and the sale of non-compliant products can pose risks to consumer health. Nationwide inspections and enforcement measures are important for monitoring food businesses, improving regulatory compliance and protecting consumers, particularly during periods of increased festive-season demand.
The nationwide drive was aimed at strengthening food safety monitoring, preventing adulteration and improving compliance with food safety regulations, particularly during the festive season.
