Navi Mumbai: The state FDA team from Pen, Raigad, carrying out inspections at food product stores ahead of the festive Diwali season, have seized a massive stock including imported dry fruits, chocolates and energy drinks collectively worth Rs 4.21 crore after conducting a raid at Ajfan International Retails LLP, a major outlet in Kamothe, Raigad, on Saturday.
Sachin Adhav, food safety inspector, said that a total of 13 types of food products were seized because the stock kept for sale at the store was suspected to be misbranded, with flaws in labelling, lapses in FDA regulations and standard quality concerns regarding imported food products. An FIR has not been registered at Kamothe police station as the FDA will be conducting further investigation.
Subsequently, legal action has been taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which governs the packaging and labelling of foods in India, responsibilities of food business operators (FBOs) to ensure that all food items meet statutory requirements throughout the supply chain and liability of manufacturers, packers, wholesalers, distributors and sellers regarding food safety and compliance. An FIR has not been registered at Kamothe p
Meanwhile, last week, the FDA took action against three dairy and milk product units in Balaji Industrial Park near Tondre village, Taloja MIDC, Panvel. The officials had destroyed 1,494 litres of adulterated milk seized from two units and seized curd and paneer from the third unit. Subsequently, an FIR was registered at Taloja police station against six individuals operating the business from the three commercial establishments. The FDA has suspended the registration and licence of the three commercial establishments.
