FDA Suspends Licences of Bandra's Otters Club, 5 Other Mumbai Eateries

FDA suspends licences of Bandra's Otters Club, 5 other Mumbai eateries

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of six hotels, restaurants, and other food establishments in Mumbai due to food safety and hygiene violations, including improper storage and the use of analogue paneer. This action is part of an ongoing inspection drive.

FDA suspends licences of 6 Mumbai hotels, food establishments over safety violations

Maharashtra FDA suspended six food licenses in Mumbai for hygiene violations. Inspectors found improper storage and maintenance issues at several establishments. Analogue paneer was also found being sold under a different name. This action is part of an ongoing inspection drive across the city. Hospitality bodies have requested due process for affected businesses.

Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 6 Mumbai food outlets over safety lapses

The action comes as part of the food safety regulator's efforts to ensure compliance with prescribed hygiene, storage and food-handling standards.

Maharashtra food safety body raids Bandra’s Otters Club, suspends licence over violations

On June 30, Maharashtra food safety regulator had banned the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of “analogue” or non-dairy paneer across the state for one year.