Holi 2026: Pune Launches Special Anti-Adulteration Drive After FSSAI Directive

With Holi festivities around the corner, Pune has rolled out a special anti-adulteration drive to ensure the safety of festive foods. Acting on an FSSAI order dated February 19, 2026, state food safety commissioners and regional directors have been instructed to conduct rigorous inspections and sampling across high-demand items.

Key Highlights

• Focus Areas: Sweets, khoya, paneer, ghee, milk, edible oils, namkeen, papad, and fryums.
• Reason for Drive: Seasonal demand often triggers economically motivated adulteration, posing serious public health risks.
• Implementation: Food safety officers in Pune will intensify checks at manufacturing units, retail outlets, and wholesale markets.
• Consumer Protection: The initiative aims to prevent circulation of unsafe products and reinforce trust in festive food supply chains.
• National Scope: The directive applies across all states and Union Territories, with Pune being one of the key enforcement hubs.

This proactive measure underscores India’s growing emphasis on food safety, ensuring that Holi celebrations remain joyous and free from health hazards.

Sources: The Indian Express, FSSAI, Pune Pulse