New Delhi, June 25 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated swift regulatory action following an ammonia gas leakage incident at M/s St. Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports Pvt. Ltd. in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, after receiving information about the incident on June 21, 2026.

According to FSSAI, a Central Food Safety Officer (CFSO) was immediately deputed to inspect the premises and begin regulatory proceedings. At the time of the incident, around 270 metric tonnes (MT) of processed and unprocessed seafood products were stored at the facility.

An inspection was conducted the same day to assess the impact of the gas leak on the food products. FSSAI also launched a joint action in coordination with the district ad...