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Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector. Under its 'Safe Food, Safe Drugs, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, the FDA has issued a compliance order for businesses involved in the edible oil trade. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the department has directed strict compliance with food safety norms covering the entire chain, from production and packaging to storage, transportation, distribution and sale. The order applies across the edible oil business ecosystem. The Maharashtra FDA is the state's regulatory authority for food safety and enforces the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with related rules and regulations.