FSSAI seizes 3,280 tonne food items, cancels 52 licences in nationwide inspection drive

New Delhi Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has seized 3,280 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth ₹82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check adulteration during the festive season.

Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and sealed 314 establishments.

FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as ‘Paneer’ FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as ‘Paneer’ The proposed Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2026 seek to insert a new clause under Regulation 2.1.1 of the existing regulations, specifically covering “paneer made of constituents not derived from milk” FSSAI proposes draft amendment to ensure only milk-derived products are represented as ‘Paneer’ storyline 1 In a social media post on Saturday (November 7, 2026), the FSSAI said that it has stepped up vigilance in view of festivals.