The Latest Breaking News from Tukaram Mundhe

India takes battle against junk food to shops near schools

India is proposing regulations to ban the sale of unhealthy food within 50 metres of schools. This initiative aims to reduce rising obesity rates among children, which has increased significantly in recent years. Multinational companies are likely to feel the impact of these restrictions, as they may require recipe reformulations.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food worth over Rs 1.36 cr, suspends 12 licences after statewide festive crackdown

Maharashtra FDA seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard and unhygienic food worth over Rs 1.36 crore during a four-day statewide drive ahead of the festive season. Teams inspected 64 establishments, suspended 12 licences and issued notices to 36. Authorities also seized adulterated sweets and banned tobacco products.

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Cockroach found at JW Marriott Mumbai restaurant ruins Fortis cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth’s dinner, but he is thankful he is inside Tukaram Mundhe’s territory

A baby cockroach appeared on Fortis cardiologist Dr Ashok Seth's dinner table at Romano’s, the Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. Seth shared a video of the insect on social media, joked about “Roachie” and tagged Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and FSSAI after saying the sight took away…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Popularity was never my goal; what matters is public health: FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establishments for various food safety violations. Hygiene, raw material quality, and manpower are common restaurant violations identified. Online food platforms are also considered food business operators and have faced action.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Mumbai raid uncovers fake expiry dates, nutrition labels on food export products

Indian authorities raided an illegal operation in Mumbai last week. They seized nearly eighty thousand dollars worth of faked food export products. This illicit warehouse systematically altered expiry dates and nutritional information. Popular brands like PepsiCo and Nestle were among those affected. The investigation highlights ongoing challenges in food safety…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Tukaram Mundhe cracks down: Maharashtra FDA cancels licence of Cipla's Pune unit over regulatory violations, Cipla contests action

Maharashtra FDA cancelled Cipla's Pune C&F unit drug sale licenses due to serious storage and recall issues. Inspectors found unauthorized claims on Reactin Plus Tablets packaging and seized stock valued at over eleven lakh rupees. The company failed to fully comply with market recall directions and address further distribution system…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Hard-handed Indian official urges food firms to be ethical amid labelling, ingredients row

India's food safety commissioner urged companies to adopt ethical practices and consistent nutrition standards globally. He questioned why companies maintain different product recipes and labeling for the Indian market. This official's comments follow a report revealing varied sugar content in popular beverages sold internationally. Companies also successfully lobbied against front-of-pack…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

'Put food warning labels on the front': Supreme Court asks Centre to match international food safety standards as obesity is rising among children

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench questioned India’s reluctance to match international food safety standards and linked food safety to the right to life under Article 21. The court also warned of further directions.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

Actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff yet to reply to notice on advertisement: FDA

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has not received actor responses to a notice. This notice concerns an advertisement for Vimal Elaichi, which is under scrutiny. The FDA is monitoring all advertisements for potential violations of regulations. They are watching for improper product promotion and surrogate advertising practices. The regulator…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Indian food safety officer Tukaram Mundhe shakes up Mumbai, one viral raid at a time

Tukaram Mundhe is leading an unprecedented food safety crackdown across Mumbai. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, inspecting numerous food businesses. Lapses found include poor hygiene and expired food items, shocking many citizens. Mundhe's actions have garnered public admiration and some business criticism.

The Economic Times · Aug 24