India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has suspended the manufacturing licence of Switz Foods Pvt Ltd after finding serious violations at the company’s unit in Kolkata. The action follows an inspection that flagged major breaches of food safety standards.
According to the information released, food was being manufactured and stored in unhygienic conditions. The inspection also pointed to pest infestation, raising the risk of contamination in products handled at the facility. These findings were treated as serious non-compliances under food safety rules.
The suspension of the licence means the company cannot continue manufacturing under that approval while the regulatory action remains in force. The case highlights the growing focus of food safety authorities on hygiene, storage practices and pest control at food production units.
The move against Switz Foods is likely to draw attention across the bakery and packaged food sector, where compliance with manufacturing standards is closely monitored. For consumers and industry players alike, the decision underscores how lapses in sanitation and plant conditions can trigger swift regulatory intervention.
