FDA suspends licence of Big Basket outlet, 2 others in Pune

The Food Business Operator was given an opportunity to present its case during the hearing held on Sept 22.

“After considering the inspection observations and the submissions made during the hearing, the competent authority found the nature of the non-compliances to be serious and warranting immediate regulatory action,” he said.

Accordingly, the retail food business was suspended with effect from Sept 22 according to an official statement issued today.

Earlier, the FDA suspended the food safety licence of Rangla Punjab in Sutarwadi, Pashan, with immediate effect for violating food hygiene and safety norms. The action came as part of a wider crackdown in Pune that resulted in four FIRs, six arrests and the seizure of banned and misbranded food products worth ₹1.18 crore.

The action was taken against R P Hospitalities, which runs the restaurant, after officials found that it had violated the conditions of its food safety licence and the hygiene requirements under Schedule 4 of the food safety regulations.

The FDA also suspended the licence of Manisha Dosa Center in Tathawade for similar violations.

As per the statement issued on September 22, action was taken against 6 establishments in Sangli, Pune and Kolhapur under Pune Division, seizing stock worth approximately Rs. 4,71,223. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe in an official statement said that the department would take strict action against businesses that put consumers’ health at risk. He said action would continue against establishments that sell or store expired or adulterated food products or prepare food in unhygienic and unsafe conditions.