FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto & others over food listings

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on September 23 that it has initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India, and Zepto for non-compliance. The issues include misleading claims and the sale of prohibited products. The Hindustan Times reported that this action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 , and relevant FSSAI regulations.