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Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies

Behind the Speed: Hygiene Gaps in Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

India’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities

FDA Shuts Down Unlicensed Blinkit Store in Pune 0

Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a Blinkit-linked dark store in Pune for serious food safety violations. Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, Balewadi, the store was found distributing food without a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Acting on a consumer complaint,

Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0
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- June 3, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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Mumbai Firm Booked for Selling Expired Food Without Licence 0
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- June 3, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken legal action against Khushi Trading, a firm based in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, for allegedly repackaging expired food products and reselling them on the market. FDA officials discovered that the company operated without a valid food safety license and had continued business despite previous shutdown orders. Surprise
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FDA Shuts Down Zepto’s Dharavi Hub Over Food Safety Violations 0
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- June 2, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the food business license of Quick-commerce company Zepto at its Dharavi, Mumbai location after uncovering serious food safety violations. Following a tip-off from Minister of State for FDA Yogen Kadam, inspectors conducted a surprise inspection at the facility. During their visit, they found fungal contamination on
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