Hospitality Industry Seeks PM, CM Intervention Over FDA Enforcement Drive In Maharashtra; Reiterate Demand Of

HRAWI, NRAI, and AHAR jointly urged the PM, Maharashtra CM, and FSSAI to enforce due process amid an aggressive compliance drive by the Maharashtra FDA.

The dispute centers on a June 23, 2026, compliance order that industry bodies say violates the FSS Act, 2006, and bypassed stakeholder consultations.

Associations say licenses are being suspended without the mandatory 14-day improvement notice under section 32 of the FSS Act.

Authorities have publicly released business names and footage before investigations conclude, causing reputational harm.

The industry highlights its economic impact: 3.2 crore jobs, Rs 33,809 crore annual tax contribution, and 5.8% GDP contribution.