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India Gazette
2 days ago
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- India Gazette
"Will aggressively start our inspections on other e-commerce operators": Maharashtra FDA Commissioner on Zepto's license suspended in Dharavi
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar said on Monday that some food articles of quick-commerce firm Zepto had fungus, and some products had also expired, for which their food business licence was suspended in the Dharavi area. Speaking to ANI, Narvekar emphasised that the department will now start its inspections on all other e-commerce operators too. 'They will be given an Improvement Notice. They have to fulfil all the parameters mentioned in the notice. Once they come back, we will reverify whether they stand clear on all the parameters. Their suspension will be removed if their performance is satisfactory. Otherwise, it will be continued till they improve their performance... We will aggressively start our inspections on all the other e-commerce operators,' the Maharashtra FDA Commissioner said. 'This action was taken because some food articles had fungus, water had accumulated in some places, the temperature for the food items was not maintained, and some products had also expired... Action has been taken because of these discrepancies,' Narvekar said. Based on information received from Minister of State for Food and Drug Administration, Yogesh Kadam, and under the guidance of Mangesh Mane, Joint Commissioner (Food), an inspection was conducted at the premises of Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Zepto), located in Dharavi, Mumbai, by Food Safety Officer Ram Bodke, the Maharashtra FDA said in a statement. The inspection revealed serious non-compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, it said. Key observations during the inspection included- Fungal growth observed on certain food articles; storage of products near clogged/stagnant water, indicating poor hygiene; cold storage temperatures not maintained as per regulatory standards; wet and filthy floors, with food items stored in a disorganised and unsanitary manner, including directly on the floor and expired food products found not clearly separated from non-expired stock. 'These findings constitute a failure to comply with the conditions of the license. Accordingly, Smt. Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, Assistant Commissioner (Food), issued an order of 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,' FDA Maharashtra, Mumbai Division said in a statement. As per the statement, the suspension remains effective until the establishment achieves full compliance and receives approval from the licensing authority. Faced with the suspension order, Zepto released a statement and said they have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the concerned authorities to ensure full and swift compliance. 'We are committed to rectifying the lapses identified and strengthening our processes to provide the best and safest quality of products to our consumers. We are taking all necessary corrective measures to resume operations in accordance with regulatory obligations and applicable laws as soon as possible. We have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the concerned authorities to ensure full and swift compliance,' the Zepto statement read. (ANI)
News18
3 days ago
- 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.
India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Bad news for Zepto as Maharashtra FDA cancels license of.., due to...
(File) In fresh trouble for Zepto, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a crackdown on its operations across Mumbai, and cancelled the license of its Dharavi facility for non-compliance with food standards. As per the FDA, Zepto's Dharavi facility was shuttered for violating several regulations, including Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, according to a report by NDTV Profit. Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Zepto The state FDA had also found norms violations during inspections at Zepto facilities in Bhiwandi, Bandra West and Borivali. The authority sent notices to the Bhiwandi and Bandra East facilities, and suspended the food business license of the Borivali location, due to which the quick commerce firm was prompted to implement corrective measures and was allowed to restart operations, report said, quoting an FDA official. Gross violations found at Zepto's Dharavi facility According to the agency, gross violations of food standards norms were found at Zepto's Dharavi facility, including fungal growth in certain food articles, and food products stores near stagnant water, which indicated poor hygiene as cold storage rules were flouted. The inspection also discovered the facility's floors were wet and filthy, and food items were stored in a disorganized and unsanitary manner, including directly on the floor. The agency also found that expired products were mixed with non-expired stock. Zepto's Dharavi license suspended As per the NDTV report, the agency conducted the inspection based on on information received from Minister of State for FDA Yogesh Kadam, and cancelled the facility's license after its findings discovered norms violations. Additionally, Assistant Commissioner (Food), Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil, has 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. As per the order, the suspension would remain in effect until Zepto achieves full compliance and receives approval from the licensing authority, the report said. Responding to the development, a Zepto spokesperson asserted the quick commerce company is dedicated to ' maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene', and added that the firm has initiated an internal review, and is working closely with concerned agencies 'to ensure full and swift compliance.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Maharashtra FDA revokes Zepto's food license in Mumbai's Dharavi
Maharashtra's food safety regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has suspended quick commerce platform Zepto's food business licence in Mumbai's Dharavi area, over reasons of non-compliance with food safety standards, reported the news portal Business Standard on Sunday, 1 June 2025. According to the report, the food safety agency found fungal growth on certain food products, improper maintenance of cold storage temperatures, and no clear separation between expired and valid items during a recent inspection. The food safety regulator also found that the food products were directly stored on wet and dirty floors, and some food items were stored in an area near some clogged and stagnant water. The food safety inspection was carried out after receiving information from the FDA Minister of Maharashtra, Yogen Kadam, according to the news portal's report. According to the news portal's report citing the authority, Kiranakart Technologies, the company which operates Zepto, was found violating 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,' said Maharashtra FDA in a statement cited in the news report. The authorities also added that the suspension of food operations will remain in effect till the establishment achieves full compliance and clearance from the licensing authorities. Zepto, in response to the development, told the news portal that they are committed to 'rectifying' the 'lapses identified' and taking the necessary corrective measures to resume their operations in the region. 'We are committed to rectifying the lapses identified and strengthening our processes to provide the best and safest quality of products to our consumers. We are taking all necessary corrective measures to resume operations in accordance with regulatory obligations and applicable laws at the earliest,' the company spokesperson told the news portal. 'At Zepto, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. We have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the concerned authorities to ensure full and swift compliance,' they said.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Maharashtra FDA revokes Zepto's food biz licence in Dharavi, Mumbai
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority of Maharashtra has suspended the food business licence of quick commerce unicorn Zepto in Dharavi, Mumbai, citing non-compliance with food safety standards. During an inspection, the agency observed fungal growth on certain food articles, improper maintenance of cold storage temperatures, no clear separation between expired and valid stock, food products stored directly on the ground, wet and dirty floors, and the storage of food items near clogged and stagnant water. The inspection was carried out following information received from the Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam. According to the authority, Kiranakart Technologies—the firm that operates Zepto—was found in violation of 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 authority said in a statement. The suspension will remain in effect until the establishment achieves full compliance and receives clearance from the licensing authority, the FDA added. Responding to Business Standard's queries, a Zepto spokesperson said, 'At Zepto, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. We have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the concerned authorities to ensure full and swift compliance. We are committed to rectifying the lapses identified and strengthening our processes to provide the best and safest quality of products to our consumers. We are taking all necessary corrective measures to resume operations in accordance with regulatory obligations and applicable laws at the earliest.'
