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Maharashtra Government Files Petition in Bombay High Court Against FSSAI
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:01 AM
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The Maharashtra state administration approached the Bombay High Court challenging a recent decision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, alleging overreach.
The Maharashtra government has approached the Bombay High Court, seeking judicial review of a recent order issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The petition argues that the central regulator's action encroaches upon the state's jurisdiction over food‑related matters and could disrupt existing state policies.
In its filing, the state contended that the FSSAI directive imposes requirements that are inconsistent with Maharashtra's own food‑safety framework, thereby creating administrative confusion for local authorities and businesses.
Legal experts note that the case may set a precedent for how central regulatory bodies interact with state governments on matters of public health and commerce. A ruling in favour of Maharashtra could limit the scope of future FSSAI directives, while a decision supporting the regulator would reaffirm its nationwide authority.
The FSSAI has not issued an official response to the petition at this stage. The court is expected to hear arguments from both sides in the coming weeks, after which it will deliver its judgment.
The outcome will be closely watched by industry stakeholders, as it could influence compliance requirements for food producers and retailers across the country.
In its filing, the state contended that the FSSAI directive imposes requirements that are inconsistent with Maharashtra's own food‑safety framework, thereby creating administrative confusion for local authorities and businesses.
Legal experts note that the case may set a precedent for how central regulatory bodies interact with state governments on matters of public health and commerce. A ruling in favour of Maharashtra could limit the scope of future FSSAI directives, while a decision supporting the regulator would reaffirm its nationwide authority.
The FSSAI has not issued an official response to the petition at this stage. The court is expected to hear arguments from both sides in the coming weeks, after which it will deliver its judgment.
The outcome will be closely watched by industry stakeholders, as it could influence compliance requirements for food producers and retailers across the country.