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Maha: FDA crackdown in Nashik: Licences of 5 popular sweet shops suspended

Nashik, Nov 4 (UNI) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken strict action against sweet manufacturers allegedly compromising public health ahead of the festive season. During a special inspection drive conducted as part of its festival surveillance campaign, the FDA suspended the licences of five well-known sweet manufacturing establishments in Nashik city and district with immediate effect after detecting serious violations and unhygienic conditions.
The inspections reportedly revealed cockroach infestation and violations of Schedule 4 provisions under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations.
The special drive was conducted under the guidance of Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Joint Commissioner Mangesh Mane, and Assistant Commissioners Vinod Dhawad, Sandeep Deore and Dinesh Tamboli.
The FDA has reiterated that maintaining proper hygiene during food preparation and handling, as well as preventing pest and cockroach infestations, is mandatory for all food establishments.
Warning that public health will not be compromised under any circumstances, the administration stated that strict action against establishments violating food safety regulations will continue.
The inspections and subsequent action were carried out by a team of Food Safety Officers comprising Suhas Mandalik, Ashwini Patil, Pratik Bhad and Rutuja Navale.
Meanwhile, the FDA has appealed to citizens to report any doubts or complaints regarding the quality of sweets and other food products through its official website, complaints.mahafda.in.
The administration has also urged food business operators to obtain the necessary licences and strictly comply with food safety regulations.
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