Maharashtra FDA Implements Food Safety SOPs for Ganeshotsav Amid Mandal Concerns
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA), led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has introduced a 21-point standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate food safety during Ganeshotsav and other festivals. The SOP, part of a year-round Festival Enforcement Calendar, mandates hygiene standards, water testing, and licensed food preparation for prasad and bhandara distribution. While larger Ganpati mandals are preparing to comply, smaller mandals have expressed concerns about practical challenges, especially regarding contractor requirements. The FDA emphasizes that the directive focuses solely on food safety, not festival regulation.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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deccanherald broke this story on 7 Sept, 03:22 pm. Other outlets followed.