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

The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments during its nationwide enforcement drive between September 1 and November 5, and seized non-compliant food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets

Published - November 08, 2026 07:24 am IST - New Delhi

The Food Safety Department, Chhattisgarh, conducted raids at four locations in Raipur. Photo Credit: X@fssaiindia

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.

In a social media post on Saturday (November 7, 2026), the FSSAI said that it has stepped up vigilance in view of festivals.

The regulator said it inspected 56,431 food establishments during its nationwide enforcement drive between September 1 and November 5, and seized non-compliant food products, including paneer, ghee, milk and sweets.

FSSAI led an intensive nationwide inspection drive across States and UTs. Through rigorous checks on over 56,000 food establishments, authorities took decisive action against substandard practices-issuing over 10000 improvement notices and suspending more than 1,100 licences 1(2) https://t.co/Ov7iIZcmdA— FSSAI (@fssaiindia) November 7, 2026

A total of 3,279.57 tonnes of 'banned and non-compliant' food products worth ₹81.80 crore were seized, it said.

Additionally, the regulator issued 10,047 improvement notices to food business operators.

This calendar year, the FSSAI has stepped up enforcement actions against food business operators and e-commerce companies to ensure safe food for consumers.

Published - November 08, 2026 07:24 am IST

law / food / food safety / Delhi

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