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19 July 2026

KEM Hospital canteen license suspension

This incident serves as a practical example of lapses in public service delivery and food safety regulation, which can be used as context for answers regarding governance, ethics, and administrative accountability.

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Notes

  • Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the canteen licence at KEM Hospital, Mumbai.
  • The suspension was triggered by an inspection revealing unhygienic conditions and violations of food safety norms.
  • A stop-business notice was issued by the Food Safety Officer, effective immediately.
  • Four food samples were collected by authorities for laboratory analysis to assess compliance with safety standards.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Food and Drug Administration in ensuring food safety within public institutions and the significance of periodic inspections in maintaining public health standards. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which authority is primarily responsible for the enforcement of food safety standards and the suspension of canteen licences in the state of Maharashtra?

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