India, July 11 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging the delivery of expired, spoiled, contaminated, and unsafe food products. The food regulator has sought a detailed explanation and compliance records from the quick-commerce platform, warning that failure to respond within the stipulated timeline could invite legal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI Notice to Swiggy Instamart: What prompted the issuance of notices?

According to the regulator, the notices were triggered by several consumer complaints alleging that food items delivered through Swiggy Instamart were expired, contaminated, spoiled or other...