Zepto Faces Fresh Regulatory Heat As Bengaluru Warehouse Sealed Over Food Safety Violations
Adding to the ongoing regulatory scrutiny, the Food Safety Division of Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has sealed…
Bengaluru's Hoskote warehouse of prominent quick delivery service Zepto is under government surveillance following a surprise inspection revealing multiple food safety violations. The Karnataka Food Safety Division shut down the facility and has requested a legal proceeding against Zepto's operations. Issues identified included improper product labeling, misbranding, and poor food storage hygiene.
Zepto has pledged cooperation with authorities and is addressing the identified concerns. The incident is the latest in a series of recent regulatory actions against quick commerce companies in the region, underscoring growing scrutiny over food safety practices in the sector.
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