TechnologyIndia’s food regulator takes action against Amazon, Flipkart and Instamart over alleged misbranding
Bloomberg reports that Bigbasket and Zepto also face penal action over alleged misbranding and misleading claims. The regulator did not disclose the penalties the companies face.
TLDR
Bloomberg reported on September 23, 2026, citing the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, that the regulator had initiated penal action against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Bigbasket and Zepto over alleged misbranding and misleading claims. The regulator said the action also covers the sale and display of prohibited or poisonous food articles through their platforms. It did not disclose the penalties the companies face.
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India’s food regulator takes action against Amazon, Flipkart and Instamart over alleged misbranding
Bloomberg reports that Bigbasket and Zepto also face penal action over alleged misbranding and misleading claims. The regulator did not disclose the penalties the companies face.
TLDR
Bloomberg reported on September 23, 2026, citing the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, that the regulator had initiated penal action against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Bigbasket and Zepto over alleged misbranding and misleading claims. The regulator said the action also covers the sale and display of prohibited or poisonous food articles through their platforms. It did not disclose the penalties the companies face.
