Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Pune FDA Warns of Action Over Unauthorized Food Colours
The food safety authority in Pune has warned food businesses not to use colours in ways the rules do not allow.
The warning applies to places such as hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and sweet and farsan makers.
Inspectors recently visited Punjabi Dhaba in Lohegaon.
They found hygiene and food safety problems, including the use of food colours.
The dhaba’s food safety registration was suspended right away.
Some foods may use certain colours, but only when the rules permit them and within set limits.
The FDA says serious violations could lead to further legal action.
The FDA’s Pune division warned food businesses against using unauthorised colours in food.
A recent inspection at Punjabi Dhaba in Lohegaon found hygiene and food safety deficiencies, including use of food colours.
The dhaba’s FSSAI registration was suspended with immediate effect.
The FDA said colours not permitted for a food product, or permitted colours used above prescribed limits, will be treated seriously.
Serious violations may lead to immediate licence or registration suspension and prosecution or court proceedings.
- Who
- The Food and Drug Administration’s Pune division and food businesses including hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and sweet and farsan manufacturers.
- What
- The FDA warned of strict action for unauthorised food-colour use and suspended Punjabi Dhaba’s FSSAI registration after an inspection.
- When
- The inspection was recent; the official statement was issued on Saturday. No specific date was provided.
- Where
- Punjabi Dhaba in Lohegaon, Pune.
- Why
- The inspection found food safety and hygiene deficiencies, including use of food colours.
- Issuing authority
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune division
- Inspected establishment
- Punjabi Dhaba
- Inspection location
- Lohegaon, Pune
- Findings
- Food safety and hygiene deficiencies, including use of food colours
- Action taken
- FSSAI registration suspended with immediate effect
- Potential further action
- Suspension of licence or registration, prosecution, and court proceedings in serious cases