Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Zepto's Mumbai Warehouse License Suspended by FDA
The government in Mumbai found problems at a Zepto warehouse.
They saw food with fungus, expired items, and the place was dirty.
Because of this, the government stopped Zepto from using the warehouse until they fix the issues.
Zepto is checking what went wrong and will make changes to follow the rules.
Other quick commerce companies are also being checked to make sure their warehouses are safe and clean.
Maharashtra FDA suspended Zepto's food business license in Dharavi, Mumbai.
The suspension followed an inspection revealing multiple food safety violations.
Key violations included fungal growth, expired food, and unsanitary conditions.
The FDA cited breaches of food safety regulations.
Zepto is conducting an internal review and will work with authorities for compliance.
- Who
- Maharashtra FDA and Zepto
- What
- FDA suspended Zepto's warehouse license.
- When
- Inspection conducted on Saturday.
- Where
- Dharavi facility, Mumbai
- Why
- Serious food safety violations were found during inspection.
FDA Findings
Zepto's Response
Facility Conditions
FDA Findings
FDA found serious violations including fungal growth, expired goods, and unsanitary storage.
Zepto's Response
Zepto is committed to rectifying lapses and ensuring full compliance with food safety standards.
- Company
- Zepto
- Parent Company
- Kiranakart Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Location
- Dharavi, Mumbai
- Violation
- Fungal growth, expired goods, unsanitary conditions
- Regulatory Body
- Maharashtra FDA
- Action Taken
- License Suspension
- Directive
- Joint Survey of all quick commerce stores
Sources
FDA suspends license of Zepto's parent company to operate Dharavi store after safety violations
Fungus on food, expired goods: Zepto's Dharavi licence suspended over lapses
Zepto licence of this Mumbai facility cancelled over ‘poor hygiene and unsafe food storage conditions’
‘Expired items kept with others at Zepto facility’
Fungus on food, expired goods: Quick-commerce company's hub in Mumbai's Dharavi loses licence
Horrifying pictures! Fungal growth on food, expired products - why Zepto’s Mumbai warehouse license was suspended
FDA suspends license of Zepto's parent company to operate Dharavi store after safety violations
