The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken enforcement action against a pistachio processing company, suspending its operating license due to sanitary violations. During recent inspections, officials reportedly discovered insect infestations within the firm’s processing units, leading to the immediate halt of operations at two specific facilities.

The regulator characterized the findings as "critical non-compliances" that posed a direct risk to consumer health. By suspending the license, the authority aims to prevent potentially contaminated products from reaching the market while the company undergoes a mandatory corrective process. The firm is now required to address the hygiene failures and pass a follow-up inspection before it can resume business activities.

While the regulator has emphasized that this action is a standard procedure to maintain food safety standards, the incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding quality control in the dry fruit supply chain. The company has not yet released a public statement regarding the specific steps they are taking to rectify the infestation or whether they intend to appeal the suspension. The regulator’s decision remains in effect until further notice, pending a formal review of the facilities' sanitation protocols.