Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru; surprise inspection claims several lapses
A Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru was sealed by the Food Safety and Drug Administration following a surprise inspection that revealed unhygienic storage, misbranding, and labeling violations. The company has stated it is taking corrective measures to address the findings.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the regulatory challenges faced by rapid-delivery startups in maintaining food safety standards at scale.
A Zepto warehouse in Karnataka's Bengaluru Rural district has been sealed after a surprise inspection by the state's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department found several lapses in food safety rules. According to an ANI report, officials said the inspection found issues including misbranding of food products, non-compliant labelling and unhygienic storage and handling conditions.As per an Economic Times report, a Zepto spokesperson said the company has taken note of the observations and suggestions shared, and is also taking the necessary steps to address them.Surprise inspection finds food safety violations at Zepto warehouseAccording to a press release issued by the Office of the Commissioner, Food Safety and Drug Administration, the action was taken on August 11 at the Zepto Warehouse (Nippon Express) in Hoskote taluk during a special inspection drive conducted under the guidance of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader.The inspection was carried out to check the…
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