Crime
FDA files FIR against Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato officials over expired food items
The Food Safety Authority has lodged a ₹48 lakh FIR against officials of Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato for possessing expired food ingredients.
The Food Safety Authority (FDA) conducted a raid and filed a First Information Report (FIR) valued at ₹48 lakh against officials of Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato for holding expired food ingredients.
The investigation revealed that the companies stored food items beyond their expiry dates, breaching the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FIR cites the total value of the expired stock at ₹48 lakh.
The FDA said the action demonstrates its commitment to enforce strict compliance and safeguard consumer health. Authorities have seized the expired stock and indicated that further legal proceedings will follow.
The companies have not yet issued a response to the FIR.
The investigation revealed that the companies stored food items beyond their expiry dates, breaching the Food Safety and Standards Act. The FIR cites the total value of the expired stock at ₹48 lakh.
The FDA said the action demonstrates its commitment to enforce strict compliance and safeguard consumer health. Authorities have seized the expired stock and indicated that further legal proceedings will follow.
The companies have not yet issued a response to the FIR.