Pune Food Safety Crackdown: FDA Targets Street Stalls, Famous Cafes; New Law Coming

• FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal ordered immediate inspection and strict action against street-side Chinese food stalls in Pune.
• Inspections between April 2025 and January 2026 found 396 out of 664 establishments deficient, leading to fines and 3 license suspensions.
• Famous 'Cafe Goodluck' and 'Bhiwandi Darbar' faced license suspensions due to quality issues like glass in food.
• Government plans a new strict law against adulteration; draft sent to Law and Judiciary Department for approval.
• Labs in Pune and Nashik to be fully operational, and 197 new officers recruited to boost manpower.