Archive · 4 Jan 2026
FDA Seizes Banned Tobacco, Hookah Products Worth ₹31.67 Crore in Pune
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra recently seized a large amount of banned tobacco and hookah products worth over ₹31.67 crore in Pune.
They also found more illegal products worth ₹75 lakh near the border with Madhya Pradesh.
The FDA raided a factory in Pune and took away flavored hookah products and other materials.
The officials are taking strict action because these products are not allowed.
This is part of their ongoing efforts to stop the sale of banned items.
The FDA minister has asked for regular checks to make sure these rules are followed.
Earlier, they had also seized similar products worth ₹19.45 crore in Thane.
FDA seized banned tobacco and hookah products worth ₹31.67 crore in Pune.
Additional seizure of gutkha and pan masala worth ₹75 lakh near Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh border.
Raids conducted at a manufacturing unit in Maval taluka, Pune.
Case registered against the company's directors and managerial staff.
Action follows strict directions from FDA Minister Narhari Zirwal for enforcement against banned products.
- Who
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) department
- What
- Seizure of banned tobacco and hookah products
- When
- December 30 (linked operation), specific date not mentioned for Pune raid
- Where
- Pune district, Maharashtra; Jalgaon Jamod (near Satpura range)
- Why
- Enforcement against banned products and compliance reviews
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Value of Seized Products
- ₹31.67 crore
- Additional Seizure
- ₹75 lakh in Jalgaon Jamod
- Date of Pune Operation
- December 30 (linked operation)