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
| Category | Establishment | Value Seized |
|---|---|---|
| Misbranded beverages | FDC Limited (Enerzal), MIDC Nagpur | ₹55.67 lakh |
| Illegal medicines | New Roots Skin Clinic, Dhantoli | ₹7 lakh |
| Nutraceutical products | New Roots Skin Clinic | ₹1.42 lakh |
| Prohibited food items | Multiple establishments | ₹1.31 lakh |
| TOTAL | ₹65.40 lakh+ |
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:
| Date | Action | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 25-27 | Statewide raid — Patanjali and others | ₹73.24 lakh (Maharashtra) |
| May 29 | Patanjali Divya Pharmacy, Katol Road | ₹7.26 lakh |
| June 3 | Unlicensed skin clinic | ₹7 lakh |
| June 5 | Enerzal + New Roots + prohibited food | ₹65.40 lakh |
| Total (Nagpur) | ~₹79.66 lakh in 10 days |
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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