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FSSAI Issues Notice to Zepto for Distributing Expired Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strict notice to online delivery company Zepto after receiving consumer complaints regarding the distribution of expired goods.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken strict action against the online delivery company Zepto by issuing a formal notice. The regulatory body initiated this move following specific complaints from consumers who alleged that the platform was distributing products past their expiration dates.
According to the reports, the FSSAI acted on the grievances filed by customers who received expired items through the service. The authority has directed Zepto to address these violations immediately, underscoring the importance of adhering to food safety standards in the digital commerce sector.
This intervention highlights the FSSAI's ongoing efforts to monitor and regulate the quality of food products available through online delivery channels. The notice serves as a warning to ensure that all participating vendors and platforms strictly comply with safety regulations to protect consumer health.
According to the reports, the FSSAI acted on the grievances filed by customers who received expired items through the service. The authority has directed Zepto to address these violations immediately, underscoring the importance of adhering to food safety standards in the digital commerce sector.
This intervention highlights the FSSAI's ongoing efforts to monitor and regulate the quality of food products available through online delivery channels. The notice serves as a warning to ensure that all participating vendors and platforms strictly comply with safety regulations to protect consumer health.