From The Economic Times · ET Bureau · · 40s
FSSAI Targets Big E-commerce Platforms
FSSAI penalizes Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket, Flipkart for food safety violations.
In brief
FSSAI penalizes Amazon, Swiggy, BigBasket, Flipkart for food safety violations. FSSAI has taken action against five major Indian e-commerce platforms for alleged misbranding and sale of prohibited food products. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
FSSAI Action
Food regulator FSSAI initiated penal action against five major e-commerce platforms.
Alleged Violations
Regulator flagged misbranding and misleading food claims, prohibited products.
Platforms Named
Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto face action.
Specific Claims
Swiggy and BigBasket face action over misleading Milky Mist products.
Datura Issue
Amazon Seller Services and platforms non-compliant with food safety act.
Next Steps
E-commerce platforms have not responded to queries by press time.
The essence
FSSAI has taken action against five major Indian e-commerce platforms for alleged misbranding and sale of prohibited food products.
