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FSSAI issues notice to Zepto over expired besan delivery

4 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued a notice to Zepto Marketplace Pvt Ltd after a complaint surfaced on social media X. The complaint alleged that two packs of besan were delivered past their use-by date, marked as "USE BY: 12-09-2026". The regulator directed Zepto to verify the complaint and submit details regarding the order, delivery, warehouse, seller, and product.

From business-standard.com

Why it matters

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Zepto operates under formal regulatory oversight by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regarding food safety standards. The notice requires Zepto to explain the root cause of the delivery, confirm the withdrawal of affected stock, and implement corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

Zepto is currently under scrutiny by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India due to operational deficiencies, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is actively monitoring adherence to guidelines.

From business-standard.com

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    Zepto might face increased operational costs related to compliance and corrective measures required by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

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