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NDTV
09-07-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Food Authority Warns Online Platforms: Follow Safety Rules Or "Face Action"
In India, consumption of food - from groceries to cooked dishes - is increasingly being driven by e-commerce platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, BigBasket, Amazon Fresh, etc. It is important to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices in this rapidly expanding e-commerce marketplace. In a meeting on Tuesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO told representatives of leading e-commerce platforms to emphasise food safety and strictly follow "food safety and hygiene protocols or face action". Any non-compliance will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action, FSSAI shared in the latest release. The meeting was held at FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi and was attended by over 70 representatives from leading e-commerce platforms. Here Are Some Crucial Directives Issued To The E-Commerce Platforms: 1. Displaying Crucial Information On Receipts All e-commerce entities are directed to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. They were also asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer-facing documents. The possibility of displaying the "Date of Expiry/Use By" for food products at the consumer interface was also discussed. 2. Disclosing Details Of Warehouses And Storage Facilities E-commerce entities must disclose comprehensive details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FOSCOS portal. 3. Strict Adherence To Hygiene And Food Safety Protocols The FSSAI CEO instructed all e-commerce platforms to adhere strictly to hygiene and food safety protocols across all their warehouses and storage facilities, ensuring that photographs of these facilities are regularly uploaded to the FOSCOS portal. 4. Compulsory Training Of All Food Handlers All food handlers involved in the process, including e-commerce personnel, must undergo compulsory FSSAI FOSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) training in hygiene protocols. Platforms are required to share their training plans and timelines with FSSAI. 5. Transparency And Compliance With The Food Safety Authority Platforms are expected to meticulously follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules stipulated under the FSS Act. The necessity for all warehouses associated with e-commerce operations to be duly registered or licensed by FSSAI was strongly reiterated. E-commerce platforms were also directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the FSSAI, thereby ensuring enhanced transparency and compliance. The FSSAI emphasised that food safety is a collective responsibility, and every entity involved in the supply chain, from manufacturing to home delivery, is liable for compliance. A collaborative approach is essential to ensure the entire process is extremely safe for consumers.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
After complaints of unhygienic practices, food safety officials inspect Ukkadam fish market in Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: Following a complaint about unhygienic business practices, food safety department officials conducted a surprise inspection at Ukkadam wholesale and retail fish markets, on Tuesday. Fish traders have been advised not to use formalin-laced ice bars to store fish, as the consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause health issues. Also, we have advised them to sell fresh fish and avoid stale, said Dr T Anuradha, designated officer of the Food Safety Department, Coimbatore district. As part of sensitising the food safety standards among the food industry stakeholders, the department held a surprise check at the fish market in Ukkadam on Tuesday. The team, led by Anuradha, examined the conditions of the fish showcased for sale, the waste management process, drainage facilities, fish transportation methods and adulteration. There are 48 wholesalers and 23 retailers in the market, under the Tamil Nadu Fisheries Department. The traders were asked about the source of fishes, the transportation method and whether they are using chemicals such formalin to keep the fish fresh. "We can identify fresh fish by its clear eyes, red gills and shiny, moist skin. The traders themselves should identify fresh fish by pressing them. If they press gently with a finger, the indentation quickly springs back if it is fresh. If the indentation remains or the flesh feels soft and mushy, it's a sign the fish may be stale. Also, they are instructed to use ice bars to preserve the fish, made with RO water and not use chemical-laced (formalin) ice bars," said Dr Anuradha. "Formalin is a common adulterant in fish. Traders and suppliers use it to extend the storage life of fresh or chilled fish and artificially improve the sensory attributes. Consumption of fish adulterated with formalin can cause serious health issues," she added. Following the inspection, the fish traders were offered Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC) training inside the market.
India Gazette
08-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
FSSAI reinforces stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms across India
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reinforced stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms, emphasizing the importance of compliance with food safety protocols. G Kamala Vardhana Rao, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FSSAI warned representatives of leading e-Commerce platforms in a meeting on Tuesday to regulate the dynamic landscape of food delivery and uphold the highest standards of food safety for Indian consumers. He said that any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action. 70 representatives from leading e-commerce platforms participated in the meeting held at FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi. The CEO underscored the critical importance of food safety in the rapidly expanding e-commerce marketplace. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the entire e-commerce food supply chain. During the deliberations, the FSSAI CEO issued several crucial directives to the e-commerce platforms. He directed all e-commerce entities to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers. They were also asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer-facing documents. A key emphasis was also placed on the necessity for e-commerce entities to disclose comprehensive details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FoSCoS portal. The possibility of displaying the 'Date of Expiry/Use By' for food products at the consumer interface was also discussed. The CEO of FSSAI instructed all e-commerce platforms to maintain strict adherence to hygiene and food safety protocols across all their warehouses and storage facilities, ensuring that photographs of these facilities are regularly uploaded to the FoSCoS portal. It was further mandated that all food handlers involved in the process, including e-commerce personnel, must undergo compulsory FSSAI FoSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) training in hygiene protocols. Platforms are required to share their training plans and timelines with FSSAI. Platforms are expected to meticulously follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules stipulated under the FSS Act. The necessity for all warehouses associated with e-commerce operations to be duly registered or licensed by FSSAI was strongly reiterated. Additionally, e-commerce platforms were directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the FSSAI, thereby ensuring enhanced transparency and compliance. The FSSAI emphasised that food safety is a collective responsibility, and every entity involved in the supply chain, from manufacturing to home delivery, is liable for compliance. A collaborative approach is essential to ensure the entire process is extremely safe for consumers. The FSSAI remains steadfast in its commitment to guaranteeing that consumers receive safe and healthy food products, irrespective of whether their purchases are made through traditional retail channels or modern e-commerce platforms. This significant meeting marks FSSAI's proactive and decisive approach to regulating the dynamic landscape of food delivery, ensuring that all e-commerce players uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers. (ANI)
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Business Standard
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
FSSAI warns e-comm players against non-compliance with food safety norms
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday warned e-commerce platforms of severe action if they fail to comply with food safety protocols, according to a report by Press Trust of India (PTI). The warning was given at a meeting chaired by FSSAI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) G Kamala Vardhana Rao, with more than 70 representatives of leading e-commerce platforms. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the e-commerce food supply chain. Strict action According to a statement, FSSAI's CEO told representatives of leading e-commerce platforms that 'any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action'. Licence numbers on every receipt Rao directed 'all e-commerce entities to prominently display their FSSAI licence/registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers'. The regulator asked them to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect app on all consumer-facing documents. E-commerce entities were told to disclose details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System) portal. The possibility of displaying the 'Date of Expiry/Use By' for food products at the consumer interface was also discussed. Training in hygiene All food handlers involved in the process, including e-commerce personnel, must undergo compulsory FSSAI FoSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) training in hygiene protocols. Platforms are required to share their training plans and timelines with the FSSAI. The regulator asked platforms to follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rules stipulated under the FSS Act. All warehouses associated with e-commerce operations should be registered or licensed by the FSSAI. E-commerce platforms were directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the FSSAI. Raids on dark stores Earlier in June, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted raids on the dark stores of quick-commerce player Zepto in Mumbai's Dharavi and suspended its licence, citing 'serious food safety violations'. Similarly, a Blinkit dark store in Pune's Baner-Balewadi area was suspended for allegedly operating without a valid licence.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FSSAI warns ecommerce players of severe action in case of non-compliance with food safety protocol
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Food regulator FSSAI on Tuesday warned ecommerce platforms of severe action if they fail to comply with food safety protocols The warning was given at a meeting chaired by the FSSAI CEO with more than 70 representatives of leading ecommerce platforms. The focus of the meeting was to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices throughout the e-commerce food supply to a statement, FSSAI's CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao told representatives of leading ecommerce platforms that "any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action".He underscored the importance of food safety in the rapidly expanding e-commerce directed "all ecommerce entities to prominently display their FSSAI License/Registration numbers on every receipt, invoice, and cash memo provided to consumers".The regulator asked to display information regarding the Food Safety Connect App on all consumer-facing entities were told to disclose details of all warehouses and storage facilities linked to their operations on the FoSCoS possibility of displaying the "Date of Expiry/Use By" for food products at the consumer interface was also instructed all ecommerce platforms to maintain strict adherence to hygiene and food safety protocols across all their warehouses and storage food handlers involved in the process, including e-commerce personnel, must undergo compulsory FSSAI FoSTaC (Food Safety Training & Certification) training in hygiene protocols. Platforms are required to share their training plans and timelines with regulator asked platforms to follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and rules stipulated under the FSS Act. All warehouses associated with ecommerce operations should be registered or licensed by the platforms were directed to share data pertaining to their warehouses, food handlers, and other relevant information with the FSSAI.
