Swiggy, Zomato Told To Delist Unlicensed Food Outlets In Hyderabad
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has ordered food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato to delist any food outlets lacking valid FSSAI licenses. The directive also mandates increased transparency regarding hygiene ratings and inspection reports to ensure consumer safety.
Why it matters
This move reflects growing regulatory pressure on the gig economy to enforce public health standards and accountability in the food service sector.
The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has stepped up its food safety drive and issued strict instructions to online food delivery platforms - Swiggy and Zomato - to ensure that only safe and licensed food businesses operate through their platforms.The civic body has directed the companies to list only those restaurants, cloud kitchens and food outlets that have valid FSSAI and trade licences. It has asked the food delivery platforms that any food business whose licence has expired, been cancelled or suspended may be immediately removed from the platforms."Online food delivery platforms must work closely with authorities to ensure that consumers get safe and hygienic food.
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