The regulatory body, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), suspended the food business license of Kiranakart Technologies Pvt Ltd. (Zepto's parent company) following an inspection of a storage facility in Dharavi, Mumbai.
Key Violations Cited by Maharashtra FDA
The inspection uncovered food safety violations at Zepto’s facility, which led to the suspension of its food business license:
Fungal Growth on Food Items: Presence of mold on food products.
Unsanitary Storage Conditions: Food was stored near stagnant water and on filthy, wet floors.
Improper Temperature Maintenance: Cold storage not adhering to necessary temperature norms.
- Expired Stock Handling Issues: Expired food was not properly separated from fresh items.