FSSAI initiates 1,411 cases against FBOs for food safety violations in current financial year

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken stringent action against Food Business Operators (FBOs) found in violation of food safety regulations. Since the commencement of the current fiscal year on April 1, 2023, FSSAI has initiated a total of 1,411 prosecution cases against errant FBOs.

The prosecution cases have been initiated under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. The prosecution initiated by India's apex food regulator against the FBOs covered different violations, including conducting food businesses without possessing a valid license and the manufacturing or sale of unsafe food products.

Since the beginning of the current financial year, a number of food products across various categories like milk and milk products, spices, packaged drinking water, nutraceuticals, sauces, pickles, chips, jaggery, etc. have been tested by FSSAI to ensure compliance with product standards and safety.