The regulator inspected 56,431 food establishments between September 1 and November 5 to check for adulteration during the festive season.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized 3,279.57 tonnes of banned and non-compliant food products worth Rs 81.80 crore during a nationwide inspection drive, according to Urban Acres.
The enforcement action, which took place between September 1 and November 5, targeted products such as milk, ghee, paneer, and sweets.
The regulator inspected 56,431 food establishments to monitor food safety and check for adulteration during the festive period.
As part of the crackdown, the FSSAI cancelled 52 food business licences and suspended 1,133 others. The authority also sealed 314 establishments and issued 10,047 improvement notices to operators.
The FSSAI stated in a social media post on Saturday that it has increased vigilance due to the festivals.
The regulator has also intensified its oversight of e-commerce companies and food business operators throughout this calendar year to protect consumers.
