FSSAI reports 3,280 tonnes of food seized in festive-season checks

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said it inspected 56,431 food establishments across States and Union Territories between September 1 and November 5, 2026. In figures reported by The Hindu, the regulator put seizures of banned and non-compliant food at 3,279.57 tonnes, valued at ₹81.80 crore. Products seized included paneer, ghee, milk and sweets.

The enforcement campaign resulted in 52 licences being cancelled, 1,133 suspended and 314 establishments sealed. Authorities also issued 10,047 improvement notices to food businesses. In a November 7 social media post, FSSAI linked the intensified inspections to efforts to check adulteration during the festive season.

The reported actions covered both products and business operations, combining seizures with licence sanctions, closures and improvement notices. While the figures indicate the campaign’s nationwide scale, the report does not break down violations by product or State, identify individual businesses, or establish whether the enforcement measures reduced adulteration.