FDA raids 11 Thane farsan manufacturers, seizes food stock worth ₹20.48 lakh
India's Food and Drug Administration conducted surprise inspections on September 9 at eleven food‑processing units in Thane in the region that produce snacks such as farsan, wafers, chivda and namkeen. Officials seized approximately ₹20.48 lakh worth of packaged products and raw materials, citing violations of safety standards by authorities. The action underscores ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the snack manufacturing sector.