FSSAI Cracks Down on Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket Over Food Safety Violations
What Happened
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against major e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto, over alleged regulatory violations. The regulator cited issues such as misleading product claims, misbranding, and the sale or display of prohibited food items. Specific cases involve products from Happilo, Milky Mist, and the online sale of Dhatura fruits and seeds.
Key Takeaways
The crackdown signals tougher oversight of online food sales in India, with regulators increasing scrutiny of product claims, labeling, and food safety compliance on e-commerce platforms. It could lead to stricter monitoring of how food products are listed and marketed online.