Overview

• On July 16 the FDA suspended Bhiwandi Darbar’s licence after confirming unhygienic conditions linked to a June complaint about a cockroach in soup.
• Cafe Goodluck had its licence suspended on July 13 after a viral July 11 video showed a glass shard in a bun maska prepared with bakery-sourced buns.
• Both establishments must address violations identified during FDA inspections before resuming operations under the regulator’s orders.
• The Pune FDA is expanding its food safety workforce with 21 new officers and partnering with the FSSAI’s ‘Eat Right’ initiative to audit certified street food hubs.
• Officials are urging patrons to verify displayed FSSAI licences and retain bills to facilitate any future complaints about food safety.