Archive · 11 Jun 2025
FSSAI Steps Up Dark Store Inspections Amidst Food Safety Concerns
Imagine stores that deliver food really fast to your door, called dark stores.
The government is checking these stores because some aren't following the rules.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) wants to make sure these stores are clean and safe.
They found problems with Zepto and Blinkit stores.
Now, they're checking more stores in big cities like Mumbai and Delhi to ensure all stores meet food safety standards.
The government wants to make sure the food delivered is safe and the sellers are following the rules for labels and when the food expires.
FSSAI has increased surveillance and inspections of dark stores due to safety and hygiene violations.
Inspections have been intensified in metro cities like Mumbai and New Delhi.
Maharashtra FDA suspended a Zepto license and closed a Blinkit store for non-compliance with norms.
FSSAI had previously directed quick commerce platforms to adhere to labeling and expiry date rules.
The focus is on food safety regulations throughout the supply chain of quick commerce services.
- Who
- FSSAI, Zepto, and Blinkit.
- What
- FSSAI increased surveillance of dark stores operated by quick commerce companies.
- When
- Ongoing, with intensified inspections since early June.
- Where
- Metro cities including Mumbai and New Delhi.
- Why
- Due to violations of safety and hygiene norms at dark stores.
Food Safety Authorities
Quick Commerce Platforms
Maintaining Food Safety
Food Safety Authorities
Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards.
Quick Commerce Platforms
Not Applicable
Regulatory Compliance
Food Safety Authorities
Enforce compliance with labeling and expiry regulations.
Quick Commerce Platforms
Not Applicable
- Regulatory Body
- FSSAI
- Focus
- Dark store inspections
- Affected Companies
- Zepto and Blinkit
- Locations Under Inspection
- Mumbai and New Delhi
- Key Concerns
- Food safety and hygiene violations
- Recent Action
- Maharashtra FDA took actions against Zepto and Blinkit