Zepto has reportedly lost its food business licence in Mumbai following an inspection conducted by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at the Dharavi facility. As per reports, the state food regulator cancelled the licence as part of a crackdown on Zepto’s quick-commerce operations across Mumbai. As per a report of Financial Express, the FDA inspection at Zepto’s Dharavi facility was overseen by the Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Anupamaa Balasaheb Patil ordered an immediate suspension of Zepto’s food license 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 inspection at Zepto’s (Kiranakart Technologies) facility found fungal growth on food, poor hygiene, and storage near clogged water. Cold storage temperatures were not properly maintained, floors were wet and dirty, and food items were disorganised. Expired products were reportedly mixed with fresh stock. Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha Accuses CFO of Rival Company of Running Smear, Spam Campaign Against Them for Past Few Days To Spread Negative Narrative.

FDA, Maharashtra Suspends Zepto’s Mumbai License

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