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Time of India
09-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Blinkit's food licence suspended in Pune's Balewadi for regulatory violations: Report
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licence of Blinkit 's dark store in Pune's Balewadi area. According to a report by Economic Times, the FDA conducted an investigation on June 5 and found that the dark store was operating without the required approvals from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, the facility was found storing and selling food items without obtaining the mandatory licence under Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The licence will remain suspended until proper authorisation is secured. As per the report, officials also cited multiple food safety violations at the site. The inspection report flagged issues such as food placed directly on the floor, lack of pest control certification, workers without protective gear, dusty storage racks, and a cold storage unit missing a calibration certificate. This action is part of a broader crackdown by authorities on quick commerce 'dark stores' amid rising concerns about food hygiene and safety. License of Zepto's Dharavi facility suspended Earlier this month, Maharashtra's FDA cancelled the food business licence of Zepto's Dharavi facility after an inspection revealed multiple hygiene and food safety norms violations. The inspection uncovered fungal growth on some food items, storage near stagnant water, unclean and wet floors, and cold storage units that failed to maintain the necessary temperature. Officials also found expired food products that were not separated from fresh stock. 'The inspection at the Dharavi location revealed poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions,' said FDA officials. Following these findings, Assistant Commissioner of Food, Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, ordered the cancellation of the facility's licence under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
News18
02-06-2025
- Business
- News18
‘Fungal Growth On Food, Expired Items': FDA Suspends Zepto's License In Mumbai's Dharavi
Last Updated: The FDA stated that the suspension will remain in effect until the establishment achieves full compliance and receives clearance from the licensing authority. The food business licence of quick-commerce unicorn Zepto in Dharavi, Mumbai, has been suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-compliance with food safety standards. Following the information received from the Minister of State for FDA, Yogen Kadam, an inspection was conducted which revealed several violations. These included fungal growth on certain food items, improper maintenance of cold storage temperatures, inadequate separation of expired and valid stock, food products stored directly on the floor, wet and dirty floors, and the storage of food items near clogged and stagnant water. According to the FDA, Kiranakart Technologies, the firm operating Zepto, violated the Food Safety and Standards Act (2006) and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. 'The findings constitute a failure to comply with the conditions of the licence. Accordingly, Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, Assistant Commissioner (Food), ordered an immediate suspension under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and Regulation 2.1.8(4) of the Licensing and Registration Regulations, 2011," the FDA said in a statement. The FDA stated that the suspension will remain in effect until the establishment achieves full compliance and receives clearance from the licensing authority. There has been no official comment from Zepto. The licence remains invalid until the conditions are met.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Zepto licence of this Mumbai facility cancelled over ‘poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions'
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the food business licence of Zepto 's Dharavi facility after an inspection revealed multiple hygiene and food safety norms violations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to an IANS report, the FDA's inspection was triggered by a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogesh Kadam. The inspection uncovered fungal growth on some food items, storage near stagnant water, unclean and wet floors, and cold storage units that failed to maintain the necessary temperature. Officials also found expired food products that were not separated from fresh stock. 'The inspection at the Dharavi location revealed poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions,' said FDA officials. Following these findings, Assistant Commissioner of Food, Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, ordered the cancellation of the facility's licence under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The suspension will remain in place until Zepto resolves the issues and obtains clearance from the licensing authority. More Zepto facilities under scrutiny The fast-growing quick commerce firm is reportedly under regulatory scrutiny at several other locations in Mumbai. Zepto's storage hubs in Bhiwandi, Bandra East, and Borivali have also come under inspection. While operations at Bhiwandi and Bandra East were not halted, notices were issued for rule violations. In Borivali, the licence was briefly suspended but later reinstated after corrective steps were taken and approved by the FDA's appellate authority. What Zepto said on licence suspension The IANS report quotes a Zepto spokesperson who said: 'Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We have already started an internal review and are working with authorities to fix the issues quickly.' Zepto Cafe suspend services in Delhi, Chandigarh Last month, Zepto paused its 10 minute food delivery service — Zepto Cafe in multiple cities across North India. According to a report by Economic Times, the company has temporarily suspended the services due to some supply chain issues. The report suggests that this decision of the company will impact 44 Zepto Cafe stores in the region. The decision of the company to halt the service has affected around 700 gig workers.
India.com
01-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Zepto's Food Facility In Dharavi Shut Down By FDA Over Poor Hygiene, Safety Violations
Mumbai: Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the food business licence of Zepto's facility in Dharavi after a surprise inspection found multiple serious violations of food safety rules. This move is part of a larger crackdown on Zepto's operations in Mumbai. According to FDA officials, the inspection at the Dharavi location revealed poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions. Some food items were found with fungal growth, while others were stored near stagnant water. The cold storage units were not keeping the required temperature, and the floors were dirty and wet. Inspectors also found expired food items not clearly separated from the fresh stock. The inspection was triggered by a tip-off received from the Minister of State for FDA, Yogesh Kadam. Based on the findings, the Assistant Commissioner, Food, Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, ordered the suspension of the facility's licence under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, suspension will remain in place until Zepto corrects all the issues and gets clearance from the licensing authority. Zepto, a fast-growing quick commerce company, has also faced inspections at its Bhiwandi, Bandra East, and Borivali facilities. While the licences at Bhiwandi and Bandra East were not cancelled, notices were issued for violations. In Borivali, the licence was temporarily suspended, but operations resumed after corrective measures were taken and approved by the appellate authority. A Zepto spokesperson said: "Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. We have already started an internal review and are working with authorities to fix the issues quickly." This is not the first controversy for Zepto. The company has recently faced criticism from customers for allegedly increasing delivery charges and using deceptive practices on its app. Social media has seen a rise in complaints from users expressing disappointment with the company. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha has also made headlines recently, accusing the CFO of a rival company of spreading false information and funding bots to damage Zepto's reputation. In another blow, Zepto's Rural Mobilisation Programme is under scrutiny. The Rajdhani App Workers Union has accused the company's recruitment partners of unfairly reducing the wages of delivery agents from small towns and keeping them in poor living conditions.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Zepto's food facility in Dharavi shut down by FDA over poor hygiene, safety violations
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the food business licence of Zepto's facility in Dharavi after a surprise inspection found multiple serious violations of food safety rules. This move is part of a larger crackdown on Zepto's operations in Mumbai. According to FDA officials, the inspection at the Dharavi location revealed poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions. Some food items were found with fungal growth, while others were stored near stagnant water. The cold storage units were not keeping the required temperature, and the floors were dirty and wet. Inspectors also found expired food items not clearly separated from the fresh stock. The inspection was triggered by a tip-off received from the Minister of State for FDA, Yogesh Kadam. Based on the findings, the Assistant Commissioner, Food, Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, ordered the suspension of the facility's licence under Section 32(3) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. This suspension will remain in place until Zepto corrects all the issues and gets clearance from the licensing authority. Zepto, a fast-growing quick commerce company, has also faced inspections at its Bhiwandi, Bandra East, and Borivali facilities. While the licences at Bhiwandi and Bandra East were not cancelled, notices were issued for violations. In Borivali, the licence was temporarily suspended, but operations resumed after corrective measures were taken and approved by the appellate authority. A Zepto spokesperson said: "Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. We have already started an internal review and are working with authorities to fix the issues quickly." This is not the first controversy for Zepto. The company has recently faced criticism from customers for allegedly increasing delivery charges and using deceptive practices on its app. Social media has seen a rise in complaints from users expressing disappointment with the company. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha has also made headlines recently, accusing the CFO of a rival company of spreading false information and funding bots to damage Zepto's reputation. In another blow, Zepto's Rural Mobilisation Programme is under scrutiny. The Rajdhani App Workers Union has accused the company's recruitment partners of unfairly reducing the wages of delivery agents from small towns and keeping them in poor living conditions.
