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Maharashtra FDA suspends 248 licences, cancels 12 in festive season crackdown
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:37 AM
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The state’s Food and Drug Administration has suspended 248 licences and cancelled 12 after a festive‑time inspection drive, officials said.
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration launched an inspection drive ahead of the festive period, targeting food and drug outlets across the state.
The operation resulted in the suspension of 248 licences and the outright cancellation of 12 licences, according to officials quoted by Mid‑Day.
Authorities said the action was taken to curb violations and protect consumers during the high‑demand holiday season, and further inspections will continue.
No arrests have been reported; affected businesses have been asked to comply with regulatory standards to seek reinstatement of their licences.
The operation resulted in the suspension of 248 licences and the outright cancellation of 12 licences, according to officials quoted by Mid‑Day.
Authorities said the action was taken to curb violations and protect consumers during the high‑demand holiday season, and further inspections will continue.
No arrests have been reported; affected businesses have been asked to comply with regulatory standards to seek reinstatement of their licences.