Overview

• The FDA has filed criminal charges against Khushi Trading for repackaging and selling expired and near-expiry food without a valid FSSAI licence.
• A surprise May 22 inspection in Ghatkopar uncovered unhygienic storage and evidence that the firm received outdated products from D-Mart outlets.
• Despite a stop-business order issued by Food Safety Officer Abhinandan Randive on May 22, Khushi Trading resumed operations on May 29.
• An FIR was registered at the Ghatkopar police station under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 55 of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
• Authorities have warned all food business operators to adhere strictly to safety laws as they investigate D-Mart’s role in the supply chain.