Pune Schools: FDA To Crack Down On Junk Food Sales Within 50 Metres From August 17 - PUNE PULSE

Junk food ban, FSSAI licence must: A ‘to-do’ list for schools amid food safety crackdown

According to the fresh directives, schools in Maharashtra have been asked to ensure that all food prepared or served on their premises is safe and all food businesses operating within the campus have valid FSSAI licences.

Pune Schools: FDA To Crack Down On Junk Food Sales Within 50 Metres From August 17 - PUNE PULSE

Pune, August 14, 2026: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will launch a special enforcement drive from August 17 against establishments selling High Fat, High Sugar and High Salt (HFSS) foods, commonly known as junk food, within 50 metres of schools.The FDA has warned food businesses operating near educational institutions that selling HFSS products