Maharashtra Govt Moves Bombay HC, Challenges FSSAI Regulations, Alleges Centre Is Encroaching On State Powers
Maharashtra has challenged FSSAI regulations in the Bombay High Court, alleging central licensing rules and inspection restrictions undermine state powers. It seeks to strike down the regulations, suspend a 2023 directive barring state officers from inspecting centrally licensed premises, and transfer licensing databases to state authorities. The hearing is scheduled for November 26.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The Maharashtra government filed a legal challenge against food safety rules set by a national agency.
- Who:
- The Maharashtra government is the petitioner, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the national regulator, and the Bombay High Court is the judicial body reviewing the dispute.
- When:
- Reported on 23 Oct 2026.
- Where:
- Bombay High Court, Maharashtra.
- Why:
- The state government claims the central authority is unfairly taking over powers that belong to the state.
- What it means:
- The court will now examine whether the national food regulations violate the authority granted to individual states.
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