The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Ganesh Products Pvt. with immediate effect following serious food safety and hygiene violations discovered during an inspection of its food manufacturing unit. According to reports from IANS Live X, the suspension was implemented due to the serious non-compliances that had the potential to compromise food safety and public health.
The comprehensive inspection revealed serious food safety and hygiene violations across multiple areas of the manufacturing facility. Officials observed dirt, soil, dark matter, algae or fungal spots, cockroaches, rodents, flies and cobwebs in processing and storage areas, as reported by IANS Live X. The finished product storage area was found inadequate with products improperly stacked and kept close to walls, while ventilation was insufficient.
Inspectors discovered rusting on most production containers, with some containers in an unhygienic condition and carrying unwanted material, according to IANS Live X. The facility also had expired or unlabelled food materials stored alongside finished products. Waste, old stock, rejected lots and scrap materials had accumulated in food handling areas, while testing records for control samples covering one year or the product's shelf life were unavailable.
The inspection revealed significant pest infestation, including dead mice, cockroaches and rodents, as reported by IANS Live X. Officials found that rodent boxes were absent and pest control equipment was not functional. Other structural and maintenance issues included flaking paint, dampness, broken floor tiles and damaged corners. The facility also lacked proper handwashing facilities and consumer complaint records.
Several required records and procedures were found to be missing during the inspection, including mock recall records, a jewellery policy, proper handwashing facilities, consumer complaint records and internal and external audit records, according to IANS Live X. The FSSAI stated that the serious non-compliances had the potential to compromise food safety and public health, leading to the immediate suspension of the company's licence until further orders.
