FSSAI Challenges Blinkit Over Poor-Quality Egg Complaints

FSSAI has demanded a response from Blinkit following consumer grievances about substandard egg sales on its platform. The regulator has issued a directive for a detailed action taken report within a week, emphasizing the responsibility of e-commerce platforms to ensure the quality and compliance of food products sold online.

In a decisive move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reached out to quick-commerce giant Blinkit, urging them to address customer complaints regarding questionable egg quality.

The regulator has issued a directive requiring Blinkit to submit a comprehensive action taken report within a week, highlighting the importance of product safety and quality on e-commerce platforms.

The announcement underscores FSSAI's firm stance on ensuring that online food business operators comply with the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, and are accountable for the products listed on their platforms.