# India FSSAI food safety crackdown

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-fssai-food-safety-crackdown
> Updated: 2026-08-23T11:50:42.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intensified its enforcement drive in late July 2026. After suspending Rehaan Healthcare’s manufacturing licence on July 24 for severe unsanitary conditions, the regulator moved on July 28 to cancel the licence of Delhi’s Park Plaza Hotel and to suspend licences of five major clubs in Greater Mumbai, citing deteriorated cooking oil, pest infestations, fungal growth and cross-contamination.

The crackdown broadened further on July 31 when FSSAI suspended the food licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals in Punjab for critical lapses in Good Manufacturing and Hygiene Practices, and also halted operations at Switz Foods Pvt Ltd after inspectors found extensive pest infestation and inadequate cleaning.

In late August, the enforcement actions expanded to include product adulteration and operational deficiencies. Marche Retail Private Limited in New Delhi received a 30-day licence suspension following inspections that revealed significant flaws in premises design, hygiene, and record-keeping. Additionally, SDP Industries Private Limited in Daman was ordered to halt all ghee sales under brands including ‘Shraddha’, ‘Shri Saras’, and ‘Gokul’. Laboratory tests indicated the presence of beta-sitosterol and improper fatty acid compositions, suggesting the inclusion of vegetable fats in the products.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: FSSAI bans ghee sales and suspends license over food safety violations

FSSAI has suspended the license of New Delhi-based Marche Retail and banned all ghee sales from SDP Industries following findings of hygiene failures and adulteration with plant sterols.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-bans-ghee-sales-and-suspends-license-over-food-safety-violations

### 2026-07-31: FSSAI suspends Dior Pharmaceuticals and Switz Foods licenses over hygiene breaches

FSSAI suspended licences of Dior Pharmaceuticals and Switz Foods after finding serious hygiene and safety violations, ordering both firms to halt operations until compliance is achieved.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-suspends-dior-pharmaceuticals-and-switz-foods-licenses-over-hygiene-breaches

### 2026-07-28: India's FSSAI suspends licences of Delhi hotel and Mumbai clubs for hygiene breaches

India's FSSAI revoked the licence of Delhi's Park Plaza Hotel and suspended licences of five Mumbai clubs after finding severe hygiene violations and cross‑contamination risks.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-fssai-suspends-licences-of-delhi-hotel-and-mumbai-clubs-for-hygiene-breaches

### 2026-07-24: India's FSSAI suspends Rehaan Healthcare's license over severe food safety violations

India's food regulator FSSAI suspended Rehaan Healthcare's licence after a 12% compliance score and severe hygiene failures, ordering an immediate production halt until fixes are verified.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-fssai-suspends-rehaan-healthcare-license-over-major-food-safety-violations

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