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Published: June 5, 2026 | Category: Nagpur Local | Tukaram Mundhe FDA Nagpur | By: Nagpur Updates Desk

In its biggest single-day enforcement action in recent memory, FDA Nagpur has seized goods worth over ₹65 lakh — targeting misbranded beverages, illegal medicines at a skin clinic, unauthorised nutraceuticals, and prohibited food items across Nagpur city and district.

The sweeping action forms part of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s intensifying enforcement campaign — which has now seized nearly ₹80 lakh worth of goods in Nagpur alone in just 10 days.

Total Seizures at a Glance

Seizure 1: Enerzal Declared Misbranded — ₹55.67 Lakh Seized From FDC Limited

The largest and most significant action was against the popular Enerzal Energy and Electrolyte Drink — manufactured by M/s FDC Limited.

Following laboratory analysis conducted by the State Food Laboratory under the Food Safety and Standards Act, Enerzal products were declared “misbranded” — meaning the product’s labelling does not meet the standards prescribed under food safety law. Misbranding typically involves incorrect, misleading, or incomplete information on product labels.

Based on these laboratory findings, FDA officials traced the products back to FDC Limited’s MIDC facility in Nagpur and conducted a detailed inspection. The result: 36,366 litres of various Enerzal products were seized — valued at ₹55.67 lakh.

What exactly was seized:

• Enerzal Energy and Electrolyte Drinks
• Ready-to-Serve Fruit Beverages — Orange, Blitz, and Apple variants
• Flavoured drink premixes

The action was taken to prevent these products — which allegedly failed to meet food safety and labelling standards — from reaching consumers.

What is Enerzal? Enerzal is a well-known brand of electrolyte and energy drinks marketed for hydration and replenishment — particularly popular among athletes, travellers, and those recovering from illness. It is manufactured by FDC Limited, a publicly listed Indian pharmaceutical company. The misbranding declaration by the State Food Laboratory means the FDA found the labelling to be non-compliant — not necessarily that the product itself is unsafe to consume, though consumers should exercise caution until the matter is resolved.

Seizure 2: New Roots Skin Clinic, Dhantoli — ₹7 Lakh in Illegal Medicines

In a separate operation on June 3 — which we had earlier reported — FDA officials raided New Roots Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic near Dhantoli Garden, Nagpur, following intelligence about unauthorised medicine sales.

The full picture that has now emerged is more detailed:

What was found:

• Allopathic medicines stored and sold without a valid drug sale licence
• 25 varieties of medicines including:
  • Antibiotics
  • Antifungal drugs including Ketoconazole
  • Medicated shampoos
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

The billing fraud angle: FDA investigators found that medicines were being supplied to patients through bills issued in the name of 116 Remedies, Nashik — a pharmacy in another city entirely — despite the clinic not holding any licence to sell pharmaceutical products in Nagpur. This suggests a deliberate attempt to create a paper trail of ostensibly legal sales while running an unlicensed pharmacy out of a skin clinic.

Operations Manager Akanksha Bondre was unable to produce purchase records, invoices, or any documents authorising the sale of medicines.

Legal section invoked: Section 18 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 — which prohibits the sale and distribution of drugs without proper authorisation.

Four samples have been sent for laboratory analysis. Full legal action will follow once the results are received.

Seizure 3: Nutraceuticals — ₹1.42 Lakh

During the same New Roots Skin Clinic inspection, FDA officials also seized nutraceutical products worth ₹1.42 lakh for alleged violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

What was seized:

• 536 strips of nutraceutical products
• 22 plastic jars of nutraceuticals

These products are now being examined for regulatory compliance — checking whether they are properly registered, correctly labelled, and legally permitted to be sold from a skin clinic premises.

Seizure 4: Prohibited Food Items — ₹1.31 Lakh

As part of the wider enforcement drive across Nagpur district, food safety officers also seized 161 kilograms of prohibited food products worth ₹1.31 lakh from multiple establishments.

The specific nature of the banned items has not been disclosed by the FDA yet — pending investigation — but such actions typically involve prohibited colour additives, banned preservatives, or food items made with unauthorised ingredients.

Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA: 10-Day Scoreboard

This latest action adds to a remarkable 10-day enforcement record since FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe took charge on May 25, 2026:

This pace — nearly ₹80 lakh seized in Nagpur alone in 10 days — is extraordinary by Maharashtra FDA’s historical standards. It reflects a commissioner who is operationally serious about enforcement and is setting a new baseline for what FDA activity in the city should look like.

What This Means for Nagpur Consumers

If you drink Enerzal: The misbranding declaration is a labelling compliance issue — not necessarily a product safety issue. However, given the FDA action, it is reasonable to be cautious. Wait for the official resolution of the FDC Limited case before drawing conclusions about the product’s safety.

If you visit skin/hair clinics: The New Roots Skin Clinic raid confirms that some clinics in Nagpur are selling prescription medicines illegally. Before starting any medicine prescribed at a skin or hair clinic, check that the clinic has a valid drug licence — and ask for the prescription on the clinic’s official letterhead with the doctor’s registration number.

For general food safety: Report any suspected misbranded, adulterated, or prohibited food product to the FDA helpline or at fda.maharashtra.gov.in.

Q: Is Enerzal safe to drink? The FDA declared it “misbranded” — which relates to labelling compliance, not necessarily product safety. The full lab report findings have not been made public. Exercise caution and await further official communication from FDC Limited or the FDA.

Q: What is a misbranded product? A misbranded product has incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information on its label — violating the Food Safety and Standards Act labelling requirements. This could include wrong ingredient lists, missing nutritional information, false health claims, or incorrect batch/expiry details.

Q: Which skin clinic was raided? New Roots Skin, Laser and Hair Transplant Clinic near Dhantoli Garden, Nagpur was raided on June 3, 2026.

Q: Can I file a complaint about a food safety violation? Yes — report to Maharashtra FDA at fda.maharashtra.gov.in or call the FDA helpline. You can also report to FSSAI at fssai.gov.in.

Q: Will FDC Limited face criminal charges? Based on the misbranding declaration, FDA can initiate prosecution under the Food Safety and Standards Act. The outcome depends on the full investigation and laboratory report findings.

A City Getting Cleaner — One Raid at a Time

Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA is rapidly changing the enforcement landscape in Nagpur. From Patanjali’s misleading claims to Enerzal’s misbranding to unlicensed skin clinic pharmacies — no corner of Nagpur’s food and drug ecosystem appears to be outside the regulator’s focus.

For consumers, this is good news. Every seized misbranded product, every unlicensed clinic shut down, every prohibited food item confiscated is a direct protection of public health in the city.

Nagpur Updates will track further developments in all active FDA cases and update you as laboratory results and legal proceedings unfold.

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Published: June 4, 2026 | Category: Nagpur Local | Tukaram Mundhe FDA Nagpur | FDA raid unlicensed skin clinic Nagpur | By: Nagpur Updates Desk

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s enforcement machine rolled into a Nagpur skin clinic on June 3 — and what inspectors found was alarming.

A special FDA inspection team raided an unlicensed medical clinic in Nagpur and seized allopathic medicines worth approximately ₹7 lakh — including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, medicated shampoos, and medicines used for alopecia (hair loss) treatment. When asked to produce purchase bills and related records, the clinic management failed to provide any documents.

Four medicine samples have been sent for laboratory testing. Further legal action is expected based on the results.

What the Raid Found

The raid was conducted under the guidance of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and senior officials of the Nagpur division. The special inspection team included assistant commissioners, drug inspectors, and officers from the intelligence wing — indicating this was a planned, intelligence-led operation, not a random check.

Why This Clinic Was Dangerous

The medicines found at this unlicensed skin clinic are not over-the-counter products. They are prescription-only allopathic drugs — which can only be legally sold by licensed pharmacies with a valid drug licence, and can only be prescribed by registered medical practitioners.

Antibiotics: One of India’s most serious public health concerns is antibiotic resistance — caused partly by the unregulated, over-the-counter dispensing of antibiotics without prescription. An unlicensed clinic stocking antibiotics without proper documentation is directly contributing to this crisis.

Anti-inflammatory drugs: Commonly misused for pain relief, these medicines carry significant side effects — including gastric damage and kidney stress — when used without medical supervision.

Alopecia (hair loss) medicines: This is a particularly significant find. Hair loss treatment is a booming industry — and it attracts a large number of unregulated clinics making dubious claims with medicines of questionable origin and quality. Patients seeking hair loss treatment are particularly vulnerable to such clinics.

Medicated shampoos: While seemingly innocuous, medicated shampoos for conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis contain active pharmaceutical ingredients — and must be used under medical guidance.

The absence of purchase bills and procurement records means there is no way to verify:

• Where these medicines came from
• Whether they were stored correctly (temperature, humidity)
• Whether they were within their expiry dates
• Whether they were genuine, or counterfeit

Tukaram Mundhe: A Commissioner Who Acts

This June 3 raid is the latest in a rapid series of FDA enforcement actions since Tukaram Mundhe assumed office as FDA Commissioner on May 25, 2026 — just 10 days ago.

In those 10 days, Mundhe’s FDA has:

• May 29: Raided a Patanjali Divya Pharmacy outlet on Katol Road, Nagpur — seized ₹7.26 lakh in medicines with misleading health claims
• May 25-27: Led a statewide enforcement drive seizing ₹73.24 lakh across 7 Maharashtra divisions for misleading pharmaceutical advertising
• June 3: Raided unlicensed skin clinic in Nagpur — seized ₹7 lakh in allopathic medicines

This pattern makes Mundhe’s intent clear. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued a stern warning: the administration would show no leniency towards individuals or establishments found compromising public health.

His actions are backing up his words — with a speed and scale of enforcement that Maharashtra’s FDA has rarely seen.

The Bigger Problem: Unlicensed Clinics in Nagpur

The June 3 raid exposes a problem that exists across India’s cities — including Nagpur. Unlicensed medical clinics and skin treatment centres operate openly, often advertising aggressively for hair loss treatment, skin whitening, acne treatment, and anti-ageing procedures — while having no valid drug licence and stocking prescription medicines without proper documentation.

These establishments typically target young urban consumers who are self-conscious about appearance-related issues and willing to pay for treatment — but who may not know how to verify whether the clinic they are visiting is legally registered and medically qualified.

The risks are real:

• Medicines of unknown origin — possibly counterfeit or substandard
• Prescription drugs dispensed without proper diagnosis
• No accountability if a patient suffers adverse effects
• Antibiotics without prescription contributing to drug resistance

What You Should Check Before Visiting a Skin Clinic

Before visiting any skin, hair, or cosmetic clinic in Nagpur, protect yourself with these checks:

1. Verify the doctor’s registration The treating doctor must be registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC). Ask to see the registration certificate. You can also verify at mmc.gov.in.

2. Check the pharmacy licence If the clinic sells medicines, it must have a valid Drug Licence issued by the Maharashtra FDA. Ask to see it.

3. Demand a prescription Any prescription medicine — antibiotic, steroid, or hair loss drug — must be prescribed in writing with the doctor’s name, registration number, and signature.

4. Verify the clinic on FDA’s portal Maharashtra FDA maintains a database of licensed medical establishments. Check at fda.maharashtra.gov.in before visiting.

5. Report suspicious clinics If you suspect a clinic is operating without a licence or selling medicines illegally, report it to the FDA helpline or online at fda.maharashtra.gov.in.

Q: Is the skin clinic named in the raid? The official FDA statement and available reports have not disclosed the specific name and address of the raided clinic. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

Q: What will happen to the seized medicines? Four medicine samples have been sent for laboratory testing to verify quality, authenticity, and legality. Depending on the test results, further legal action — including criminal prosecution — may follow.

Q: Can a skin clinic legally sell prescription medicines? Only if it has a valid Drug Retail Licence issued by the FDA, and only with a valid prescription from a registered doctor. Without these, selling prescription medicines is illegal.

Q: What is the punishment for running an unlicensed medical practice? Under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, selling drugs without a licence is punishable by imprisonment of up to 3 years and/or a fine. Criminal prosecution under the Indian Penal Code may also apply.

Q: How many such raids has FDA Nagpur conducted recently? Under Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s direction since May 25, FDA Nagpur has conducted multiple raids — including the Patanjali Divya Pharmacy seizure (₹7.26 lakh) and now this skin clinic raid (₹7 lakh). The enforcement drive is ongoing.

Nagpur’s FDA Moment

Under Tukaram Mundhe’s leadership, Maharashtra’s FDA is experiencing a moment of genuine enforcement vigour — the kind that is visible, systematic, and sends a clear message to the entire pharmaceutical and medical establishment.

For Nagpur’s citizens, this is good news. The city’s healthcare landscape — like that of any large Indian city — has pockets of unregulated, unlicensed, and potentially dangerous medical practice. Raids like the June 3 skin clinic action create a deterrence effect that benefits every patient who might otherwise have walked through an unlicensed door.

Just as Nagpur’s new DCPs are targeting traffic bottlenecks and road discipline and Operation U-Turn targets drug-impaired driving, Tukaram Mundhe’s FDA is doing its part — ensuring that what goes into Nagpur’s pharmacies and clinics meets the legal and safety standards that protect public health.

Nagpur Updates will continue to track FDA enforcement actions in Nagpur and bring you updates on the laboratory test results from the June 3 raid.

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