FSSAI big attack on counterfeiters! 3,280 tonnes of foodstuff seized, 52 licenses cancelled

The demand for sweets, cheese, milk and ghee increases rapidly during the festive season. Taking advantage of this, some businessmen market adulterated and poor quality food products. But this time the food safety regulator FSSAI has taken a big action against such traders. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized around 3,280 tonnes of prohibited and substandard food products during a special inspection drive conducted across the country. His estimated cost is said to be around Rs 82 crore.

Not only this, 52 licenses of traders violating food safety rules have been cancelled, while 1,133 licenses have been suspended. Besides this, 314 food establishments have also been sealed. The move comes at a time when food consumption spikes during Diwali and other festivals. Let’s understand what this campaign of FSSAI has come up with and what it means for common consumers. Let us also tell you what kind of figures are presented by FSSAI.

Major action of FSSAI

1. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) during its nationwide inspection drive found Rs. 3,280 tonnes of ‘prohibited and substandard’ food products worth Rs 82 crore have been seized.
2. The campaign was launched from September 1 to prevent confusion during the festive season. Taking action against violations of food safety norms, FSSAI canceled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licenses and sealed 314 establishments.
3. In a post on social media on Saturday, FSSAI said it has increased surveillance in view of the festivities. The regulator said that during its nationwide enforcement campaign between September 1 and November 5, it inspected 56,431 food establishments and seized substandard food products including cheese, ghee, milk and sweets.
4. It said a total of 3,279.57 tonnes of ‘prohibited and substandard’ food products were seized, worth Rs. 81.80 crores. Apart from this, the regulator issued 10,047 correction notices to food business operators.
5. This calendar year, FSSAI has intensified enforcement action against food business operators and e-commerce companies to ensure safe food supply to consumers.

FSSAI spearheaded an intensive nationwide inspection campaign across states and union territories. Through rigorous inspections of more than 56,000 food establishments, the authorities took decisive action against substandard practices – issuing more than 10,000 rectification notices and suspending more than 1,100 licenses 1(2)

— FSSAI (@fssaiindia) November 7, 2026

Finally, what is FSSAI and what powers does it have?

FSSAI i.e. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the main regulatory body for ensuring the safety and quality of food products in India. It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It works under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

The main responsibilities of FSSAI are

• To set safety and quality standards for food items.
• To arrange licensing and registration of food traders.
• Taking measures against adulteration and mislabelling of food.
• To arrange sampling and testing of food products.
• To take action against violators of rules.
• To make consumers aware about safe food.

If the foodstuff does not comply with the prescribed rules, the concerned food safety officer can issue a notice, confiscate, suspend the license or take other action under the legal provisions.