FSSAI warns stringent action against e-commerce platforms violating food safety protocols
The warning was issued at a meeting chaired by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) G Kamala Vardhana Rao.
The meeting, which was held to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the e-commerce food supply chain, was attended by more than 70 representatives of leading e-commerce platforms.
Emphasising that food safety is of paramount importance, the CEO told the representatives of these platforms that any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action.
He also underscored the critical importance of food safety in the rapidly expanding e-commerce marketplace.
During the deliberations, the CEO issued several crucial directives to the e-commerce platforms.
He directed them to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. They were also asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer facing documents.
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