With reference to the enforcement actions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra, consider the following statements: 1. The FDA seized ₹10 crore worth of adulterated food during recent operations. 2. The FDA ordered a crackdown on the sale and repackaging of expired food items. 3. A total of 50 compliance orders were issued following the enforcement actions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

FDA orders Maharashtra to curb selling and repackaging of expired food items

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Health policy & public health· Prelims· 1 November 2026

Food safety and regulatory enforcement: a relevant GS2 case study on public health and compliance.

Why in news

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra ordered a crackdown on the sale and repackaging of expired food items to ensure public health safety.

Background

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe mandated that companies provide proof of proper disposal and certificates from registered disposal companies. Recent enforcement actions led to the seizure of ₹5 crore worth of adulterated food and the issuance of 22 compliance orders.

Facts for Prelims

BodyFDA: The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory body overseeing food and drug safety in Maharashtra.
FactSeizure: ₹5 crore worth of adulterated food was seized during recent operations.
FactCompliance: 22 compliance orders were issued following the enforcement actions.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the enforcement actions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra, consider the following statements:

The FDA seized ₹10 crore worth of adulterated food during recent operations.
The FDA ordered a crackdown on the sale and repackaging of expired food items.
A total of 50 compliance orders were issued following the enforcement actions.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states ₹5 crore worth of adulterated food was seized. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states 22 compliance orders were issued.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the regulatory challenges in monitoring food safety standards and the importance of strict disposal protocols for expired food products in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Regulatory oversight: Difficulty in monitoring decentralized repackaging units and informal food markets
Supply chain integrity: Need for mandatory certification from registered disposal agencies to prevent black-market re-entry

Keywords: Public Health · Regulatory Compliance · Food Safety Standards · Adulteration · Enforcement Mechanism

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