Maharashtra FDA Issues Year‑Round Food Safety Directive for Festivals

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe announced a new directive that will monitor and prevent food adulteration at all festivals throughout the year. The order requires that food served at gatherings complies with existing safety laws and establishes a consistent, year‑long implementation framework. By tightening oversight, the directive aims to reduce illness linked to contaminated food while allowing celebrations to continue without interruption. Mundhe clarified that the focus is on food safety, not on restricting festivals themselves. The directive will be enforced across the state, ensuring that festival‑related food meets safety standards at all times.