Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Schools Risk Affiliation Loss Over Unsafe Food, FDA Chief Warns
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration told schools that if they give students food that isn’t safe, they might lose their official status.
The chief, Tukaram Mundhe, said school leaders must make sure all meals and snacks at parties meet safety rules.
If a school doesn’t follow these rules, it could be taken off the list of approved schools.
This warning is meant to keep kids healthy and safe.
The message comes from the state’s food safety agency.
Maharashtra FDA warns schools that serving unsafe food can lead to loss of affiliation.
Schools that provide meals directly to students must meet food safety regulations.
School management will be held accountable for food served during celebrations.
Failure to comply with prescribed standards may result in affiliation revocation.
The warning comes from FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe.
- Who
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe
- What
- Warns that schools could lose affiliation if they serve unsafe food
- When
- Currently, as of the announcement
- Where
- Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To enforce food safety standards and protect students
- Regulator
- Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration
- Subject
- School food safety
- Consequence
- Loss of affiliation
- Authority
- FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe
- Scope
- Schools serving food directly to students