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Maharashtra FDA Chief Urges Food Choice Independence on Independence Day
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🗓 15 Aug 2026, 10:19 PM
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On India’s Independence Day, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe urged citizens to make independent choices about their food, emphasizing the importance of informed decisions.
On August 15, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Tukaram Mundhe released a video message during the Independence Day celebrations.
In the clip, Mundhe called for greater independence in food choices, urging people to be mindful of what they eat and to make informed decisions.
He highlighted the FDA’s role in ensuring food safety and stressed that consumers should use the information provided by the agency to guide their choices.
The statement was shared on the agency’s official social media channels and drew attention from health and consumer advocacy groups.
In the clip, Mundhe called for greater independence in food choices, urging people to be mindful of what they eat and to make informed decisions.
He highlighted the FDA’s role in ensuring food safety and stressed that consumers should use the information provided by the agency to guide their choices.
The statement was shared on the agency’s official social media channels and drew attention from health and consumer advocacy groups.