India, Jan. 10 -- The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on January 6 shut down the in-house canteen at VN Desai Hospital after an inspection found it was operating with an expired food safety licence and under allegedly unhygienic conditions.

The canteen, run by a private caterer for several years and used by hospital staff and patients' relatives, was found to be functioning without a valid licence under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FDA officials said the licence had expired on March 3, 2025 and had not been renewed despite the canteen continuing operations.

"The inspection revealed that the establishment was functioning without a valid licence and in contravention of food safety norms. Therefore, the can...