
Maharashtra FDA expands inspections across food businesses to restore confidence in food safety.

The order cites the Food Safety and Standards Act and 2011 regulations, with enforcement to be carried out by district authorities across Uttarakhand.

"No order of this kind has ever been made in India before. It will be for all religions and for all geographies," Tukaram Mundhe said.

Officials have seized the adulterated fennel seeds from the factory along with the non-edible green colour used in the process.

The Food Safety & Drug Administration, Uttar Pradesh, has taken major action to maintain food safety measures in the state ahead of Holi.

The surprise check was conducted by the Zonal Commissioner, Serilingampally, along with the Food Safety Officer team.

"As a state food safety commissioner, I have to ensure that every person who is eating food gets safe food," Tukaram Mundhe told NDTV.

The food safety officials seized nearly 1,400 kg of adulterated khoya contaminated with fungus.

The seized stock, valued at approximately Rs 2.25 lakh, was subsequently destroyed.

Calcium carbide, commonly referred to as "masala", has been historically misused to artificially ripen fruits such as mangoes, bananas and papayas.