Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Adulterated Cooking Oil; Open Sale Banned, Strict Penalties for Violations
Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said 1,247 samples were tested and 77 were substandard as the agency moved to curb adulteration and unsafe packaging.
- On Thursday, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued a statewide compliance order banning the sale of loose or unsealed edible oil to curb widespread adulteration and protect consumers.
- Inspections during 2025-26 uncovered 77 substandard samples and 15 cases of misbranding out of 1,142 analyzed, revealing violations including mixing mustard oil with other oils and storing oil in unsafe, rusted containers.
- Officials seized 3.20 lakh kg of stock worth Rs 5.31 crore, uncovering violations including unlicensed operations and the use of tankers previously carrying hazardous materials for edible oil transport.
- Mundhe urged consumers to avoid loose oil, stating, "Loose or unsealed oil is unsafe," and advised checking labels, manufacturing dates, and seals to ensure proper traceability and product safety.
- Violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, carry severe penalties, including imprisonment ranging from seven years to life and fines up to Rs 10 lakh for unlicensed operations.
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Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has ordered an immediate statewide ban on the sale of loose edible oil and warned violators of strict action under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The order targets adulteration, unauthorised blending, unsafe packaging and reused frying oil across the supply chain.
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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stern warning against the illegal reuse and adulteration of edible oil, highlighting that severe violations can attract penalties ranging from seven years to life imprisonment, along with fines of up to INR 10 lakh. 📰 Tukaram Mundhe Warns Edible Oil Violators of Strict Penalties, Including Life Imprisonment and INR 10 Lakh Fine.
Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations
Maharashtra FDA has tightened rules for the edible oil sector, banning the sale of loose oil and targeting adulteration, unsafe packaging and other violations. Consumers have been advised to buy only properly labelled and sealed cooking oil.
Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has urged consumers to avoid buying loose or unsealed edible oil due to safety concerns, announcing a compliance order for the entire edible oil sector after detecting widespread violations, including adulteration and improper packaging.
‘Do not buy loose edible oil’: Maharashtra FDA flags adulteration, unsafe packaging
Maharashtra food and drug administration commissioner Tukaram Mundhe urged consumers to avoid purchasing loose edible oil. He cited violations including adulteration, unsafe packaging, and improper storage and transportation. The commissioner launched a state-wide enforcement campaign targeting food safety and hygiene violations. Loose or unsealed oil is unsafe and difficult to trace, making it a public health risk. Violations under food safety …
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