FSSAI sets expiry timelines for food items sold on ecom, qcom
Business Standard|November 13, 2024
The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday asked e-commerce and quick-commerce food operators to ensure a minimum shelf life of 30 per cent or at least 45 days before products expire at the time of delivery.
AKSHARA SRIVASTAVA & ARYAMAN GUPTA

The order follows rising concerns over violations of food safety standards in quick-commerce and e-commerce. The meeting, led by FSSAI Chief Executive Officer G Kamala Vardhana Rao, brought together over 200 platforms and industry bodies, including major players Blinkit and Zepto. Rao asked online businesses to launch robust training programmes for delivery staff, ensuring they're well-versed in critical food safety and hygiene protocols.

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