The Bombay High Court directed Amazon Retail India to hand over expired and perished goods from its Bhiwandi warehouse to Maharashtra FDA for scientific disposal. The court also sought the FDA’s response to Amazon’s plea challenging suspension and cancellation of its licence
Maharashtra has imposed a one-year ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of analogue or artificial paneer following widespread food safety violations. The FDA said over one-third of tested samples failed quality standards, prompting stricter enforcement against adulterated dairy products.
The Bombay High Court revoked the Maharashtra FDA's suspension of a Navi Mumbai restaurant's licence, questioning why it remained closed despite achieving 100 per cent compliance. The court warned of imposing costs on the department for the business's financial losses
The Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of six eateries, including Mumbai's Flint & Waarsa, after inspections uncovered unhygienic kitchens, expired food, misbranded products and regulatory violations. The statewide drive also led to arrests, seizures of banned items and continued enforcement against food safety breaches
