Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru's Hoskote; food safety dept imposes ₹25,000 fine
The FDA’s food safety division inspected the Hoskote facility to assess the quality and safety of food products, along with storage, labelling and handling practices.
On 11 August, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) sealed a Zepto warehouse located in Bengaluru's Hoskote following a thorough inspection. The FDA found multiple violations, including poor food handling, storage, labeling, and hygiene practices. The warehouse was inspected to evaluate the quality and safety of food products, storage methods, labeling, and handling procedures.
Officials discovered unhygienic conditions, non-compliant labeling, and misbranding during the investigation. The warehouse was subsequently sealed under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations. The FDA issued a notice and advised filing a case against the warehouse before the relevant adjudicating officer for further legal action.
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