GENERAL1 Oct 2026
Flies, cat droppings: FSSAI suspends licences of two more food operators
India's food regulator FSSAI has suspended the licences of two food businesses — TCF Chocolates and Gifts and Shivam Agro. Inspectors found safety violations, including flies and cat droppings, after a consumer complaint about food ordered on an e-commerce platform. Both must stop all food business activity during the suspension. If you run a food business, keep your premises inspection-ready.
Key Statutory Highlights
- FSSAI suspended the licences of TCF Chocolates and Gifts and Shivam Agro after inspections found safety violations.
- The inspection at TCF Chocolates and Gifts followed a consumer complaint about food ordered through an e-commerce platform.
- Both operators were directed to cease all food business activities during the suspension period.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a food business, it is wise to review your hygiene and storage practices and keep records ready, since a single consumer complaint can lead to an inspection. For advice on your specific licence, consider speaking with a compliance professional.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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