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FDA Chief Flags Three Alarming Issues in Maharashtra Edible Oil Sales
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe warned that three disturbing findings have emerged in the sale of edible oil across Maharashtra, urging stricter oversight.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) chief Tukaram Mundhe raised concerns on Monday after the agency identified three troubling observations in the retail of edible oil in Maharashtra. The findings, described as "disturbing," point to lapses that could affect consumer safety and market integrity.
Mundhe urged state authorities to act swiftly, emphasizing that the agency will intensify inspections and enforce compliance where violations are confirmed. He also called on manufacturers and traders to ensure that oil products meet prescribed quality standards and labeling norms.
The FDA’s warning comes amid broader scrutiny of food‑grade products in the country, with regulators seeking to curb adulteration and protect public health. Consumers have been advised to check packaging details and purchase oil from reputable sources while the investigation proceeds.
The agency has not disclosed the specific nature of the three findings, citing ongoing investigations. Further updates are expected as inspections continue across major distribution channels in the state.
Mundhe urged state authorities to act swiftly, emphasizing that the agency will intensify inspections and enforce compliance where violations are confirmed. He also called on manufacturers and traders to ensure that oil products meet prescribed quality standards and labeling norms.
The FDA’s warning comes amid broader scrutiny of food‑grade products in the country, with regulators seeking to curb adulteration and protect public health. Consumers have been advised to check packaging details and purchase oil from reputable sources while the investigation proceeds.
The agency has not disclosed the specific nature of the three findings, citing ongoing investigations. Further updates are expected as inspections continue across major distribution channels in the state.