FSSAI issues notices to Swiggy Instamart for allegedly delivering spoiled, expired food products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued formal notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints. These reports allege that the quick-commerce platform has been delivering food items that are expired, spoiled, or otherwise unsafe for consumption.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated regulatory action against Swiggy Instamart after receiving a series of grievances from consumers. The complaints center on the delivery of food products that failed to meet safety standards, including items described as rotten or contaminated.
According to the regulator, the notices were issued to address the supply of expired and unsafe food products through the digital platform. This move highlights increasing scrutiny on quick-commerce services regarding their inventory management and cold chain logistics.
The regulator stated, "Consumer complaints alleged the supply of expired, spoiled, rotten, contaminated and otherwise unsafe food products through Swiggy Instamart." Sources for this information include official statements from the FSSAI.
