FSSAI Penalises Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy, Zepto

India's FSSAI on September 23 began penal action against Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket for misleading claims and selling prohibited items like poisonous Dhatura seeds. The action holds platforms, not just sellers, accountable for listings seen by millions. Penalty amounts were not specified. It follows Maharashtra FDA suspensions of 14 dark stores and a sealed Zepto warehouse.