Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru; surprise inspection claims several lapses including misbranding of food products
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 warehouse
According 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 quality, safety, storage, labelling and handling of food products under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the FSSAI Rules, 2011. Officials said they found several lapses during the inspection, including non-compliant labelling, misbranding of food products, unhygienic food handling and storage conditions, and other violations of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements.
Zepto warehouse sealed, legal action recommended
Citing the unhygienic conditions found at the warehouse, the department said it sealed the facility with immediate effect under the relevant provisions of the food safety law. The department has also issued a notice to the Zepto warehouse management and recommended filing a case before the concerned Adjudicating Officer for further legal action.“The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department will take strict legal action against food business operators found violating food safety regulations,” the Commissioner said in the release.The department said it will continue conducting special inspection drives to ensure that people have access to safe, quality and hygienic food.
