Indian authorities seize contraband, suspend licenses in crackdowns
Summary of 2 reports
Multiple Indian regulatory agencies conducted enforcement actions including police seizing properties in a drug trafficking case, the Maharashtra FDA seizing drugs and cosmetics worth ₹34.51 lakh while canceling 122 licenses, and suspending 105 additional licenses following pre-Deepavali inspections that found hygiene and manufacturing violations. The FSSAI also suspended 1,133 licenses across India, with authorities urging public reporting of illegal manufacturing and substandard products.
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Police seize properties worth ₹7 lakh in drug trafficking case (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
Maharashtra FDA seizes drugs, cosmetics worth ₹34.51 lakh, cancels 122 licences (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The FDA urged citizens to report instances of illegal drug manufacturing or sales, as well as suspected substandard drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, to its commissioner’s office or the nearest district office
FDA suspends 105 licences, cancels 7 across Maharashtra after pre-Deepavali checks (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The FDA pre-Deepavali inspections found violations in hygiene, food storage, manufacturing practices, and licensing requirements
FSSAI suspends 1,133 licences across India (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
