# India steps up food safety crackdown as inspections expose hygiene lapses

https://mins.news/en/video/47954

- CNA, 2026-09-07 06:13 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svqVdG90kqc

> India is intensifying enforcement against food-safety violations after surprise inspections at eateries in major cities found pests, expired products and unhygienic conditions. The drive began in Maharashtra, where inspectors reported flies, rats and cockroaches, peeling paint, poor food storage, and expired or adulterated ingredients.

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