FSSAI CEO Directs 100 Inspection of Packaged Drinking Water Units During Food Safety Review in Maharashtra

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FSSAI CEO Directs 100% Inspection of Packaged Drinking Water Units During Food Safety Review in Maharashtra admin Food technology News No Comment 01 Jul Share In a decisive move to strengthen food safety enforcement across Maharashtra, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), chaired a high-level review meeting in Mumbai. The meeting took place at the Institute of Training of Consumer Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN), FSSAI’s flagship training institute, and brought together key officials from central and state enforcement bodies. One of the major outcomes of the meeting was the directive for 100% inspection of all Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) units across the state. The CEO also stressed the need for bi-annual compliance checks at these facilities to ensure public health safety and maintain strict food safety standards. In his address, Rao praised the enforcement efforts of the Maharashtra FDA , including sampling and inspection operations. He also appreciated the FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) training programs provided to Anganwadi workers and street food vendors, describing them as models for replication across India. Furthermore, the CEO emphasized the rollout of Mobile Food Testing Vans to boost surveillance capabilities at the ground level. A special highlight of the review was Rao’s call to amplify Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to “Reduce Oil by 10%” , urging officers to ensure this public health campaign reaches every household in the state. The meeting was attended by Rajesh J Narvekar , Commissioner of Food Safety, Maharashtra, along with his team comprising joint commissioners, adjudicating officers, and licensing authorities from the Thane and Konkan divisions. Pritee Chaudhary , Director of FSSAI’s Western Region Office, also participated alongside senior officials from FSSAI’s headquarters. A detailed performance review with food safety officers f

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