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Blinkit receives FSSAI notice over curd quality

Created at 31 May · 2:38 PM2 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
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India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has issued a notice to Blinkit following multiple complaints about the e-commerce platform supplying spoiled or damaged food, including curd. FSSAI is seeking an explanation and an action taken report from Blinkit.

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Who's Involved

FSSAI
Indian food safety body that received complaints and issued notice
Blinkit
E-commerce platform facing scrutiny over food quality

↳ Why This Matters

This situation highlights the challenges e-commerce platforms face in ensuring the quality and safety of perishable goods they deliver. Regulatory bodies like FSSAI play a crucial role in maintaining food standards and protecting consumers from potentially harmful products.

Key facts

  • FSSAI received multiple complaints about Blinkit supplying spoiled or damaged food.
  • Complaints were received via social media and direct representations.
  • FSSAI has issued a letter to Blinkit seeking an explanation.
  • Blinkit has been directed to submit a comprehensive Action Taken Report (ATR).

This situation highlights the challenges e-commerce platforms face in ensuring the quality and safety of perishable goods they deliver. Regulatory bodies like FSSAI play a crucial role in maintaining food standards and protecting consumers from potentially harmful products.

Frequently asked questions

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI has received complaints regarding the supply of unhygienic, spoiled, or damaged food, including curd, through Blinkit's e-commerce platform.

Complaints were lodged either through social media or direct representations to FSSAI.

What Happens Next

01Blinkit is expected to provide an explanation and an Action Taken Report (ATR) to FSSAI.

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How It Developed

31 May · 3:00 PM
FSSAI has formally requested an Action Taken Report from Blinkit regarding spoiled food complaints.
NDTV via PiQSuite
31 May · 2:04 PM
The FSSAI has issued a letter to Blinkit regarding complaints of unhygienic, spoiled, or damaged food supplied through its platform.
NDTV via PiQSuite

Sources

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Blinkit Gets FSSAI Letter Over 'Bad-Quality Curd'; Food Safety Body Seeks Explanationm.piqsuite.com
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Food Regulator Seeks Explanation From Blinkit On Bad Quality Curd Complaintm.piqsuite.com

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