Maharashtra FDA
Maharashtra FDA is expanding its crackdown, with 12,083 inspections and 603 licences suspended in a drive running since May 2026, and now moving to nutraceuticals (NDTV Profit, 5 Oct). Its baby-food order carries fines of up to ₹10 lakh (Business Today, 30 Sept).
What it means Retailers, e-commerce platforms and food brands in Maharashtra face direct licence and promotion exposure.
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Background
From 8 stories, the newest dated 16 Oct 2026. Summary written 16 Oct 2026.
Maharashtra FDA is the state's Food and Drug Administration, which enforces food-safety rules in Maharashtra, with legal action taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act.[1] source: NDTV Profit
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Its orders reach retailers, wholesalers and e-commerce operators.[2] source: NDTV Profit Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe heads it.[3] source: ET Small Business[4] source: NDTV Profit
In an order dated October 15, 2026, Maharashtra FDA banned the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and mixed spices across the state and mandated sealed packaging, labelling and FSSAI licences.[2] source: NDTV Profit Mundhe said Sudan dye, Metanil Yellow and lead chromate were found in samples.[3] source: ET Small Business The Free Press Journal reported that loose spices account for an estimated 10% to 15% of retail sales in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where the annual spice trade is around Rs 8,000 crore.[5] source: Free Press Journal Business On September 30, 2026, it issued an infant-food compliance order banning promotions, including e-commerce discounts, with penalties up to Rs 10 lakh.[6] source: Business Standard
Enforcement figures were also reported. Over 109 days, it conducted 12,083 inspections, issued 5,269 improvement notices and suspended 603 food business licences.[4] source: NDTV Profit A press note dated October 9 reported goods worth Rs 1.09 crore seized, 12 FIRs and 13 arrests, and 10 Mumbai food licences suspended.[7] source: NDTV Profit A drive on 9 October seized 74,612 kg of edible oil worth Rs 1.29 crore in raids on 25 establishments across Pune division.[1] source: NDTV Profit On 5 October, the Supreme Court quashed a Rs 5 lakh compensation award against it in a Pune licence-suspension case.[8] source: NDTV Profit
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Questions about Maharashtra FDA
Who leads Maharashtra FDA?
Maharashtra FDA is led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, who headed its 109-day food crackdown and spoke on the sampling findings behind the loose-spice ban in October 2026.[3] source: ET Small Business[4] source: NDTV Profit
What has Maharashtra FDA changed for retailers recently?
In an order dated October 15, 2026, Maharashtra FDA banned the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and mixed spices across Maharashtra, requiring sealed, labelled packs and FSSAI licences for retailers, wholesalers and e-commerce operators.[2] source: NDTV Profit
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