FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonnes of food, cancels 52 licenses in nationwide inspection drive

The Food Safety Department, Chhattisgarh, conducted raids at four locations in Raipur. Photo credit: X@fssaiindia

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India seized 3,280 tonnes of “prohibited and substandard” food products worth ₹82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive that began on 1 September to check adulteration during the festive season.

FSSAI cracking down on food safety violations canceled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licenses and sealed 314 establishments.

In a social media post on Saturday (November 7, 2026), FSSAI said it has increased vigilance in view of the festivals.

The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments and seized substandard food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets, during a nationwide enforcement drive between September 1 and November 5.

FSSAI conducted intensive nationwide inspection across states and UTs. Through rigorous inspections of more than 56,000 food establishments, authorities have taken decisive action against non-compliant practices – issuing more than 10,000 improvement notices and suspending more than 1,100 licenses 1(2) https://t.co/Ov7iIZcmdA

— FSSAI (@fssaiindia) November 7, 2026

A total of 3,279.57 tonnes of “prohibited and substandard” food products worth ₹81.80 crore were seized, the company said.

In addition, the regulator issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators.

This calendar year, FSSAI has intensified enforcement action against food business operators and e-commerce companies to ensure safe food for consumers.

Published – 8 Nov 2026 07:24 IST