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Maharashtra FDA Suspends 105 Licenses, Including Blinkit and Zepto, Over Adulteration
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:53 PM
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Ahead of the festive season, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licenses of 105 entities, including quick-commerce giants Blinkit and Zepto, for food adulteration.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has initiated strict regulatory measures to curb food adulteration ahead of the upcoming festive season. In a significant enforcement action, the authority has suspended the licenses of 105 entities operating within the state.
The crackdown has notably impacted major players in the quick-commerce and food delivery sector. Prominent names such as Blinkit and Zepto are among the 105 entities whose licenses have been temporarily suspended due to violations related to food safety and quality standards.
This move by the Maharashtra FDA underscores the regulatory body's commitment to ensuring that consumers have access to safe and authentic food products during the high-demand holiday period. The suspension serves as a warning to other businesses to adhere strictly to food safety regulations.
The specific details regarding the nature of the adulteration and the timeline for the review of these suspended licenses are part of the ongoing administrative process by the state health department.
The crackdown has notably impacted major players in the quick-commerce and food delivery sector. Prominent names such as Blinkit and Zepto are among the 105 entities whose licenses have been temporarily suspended due to violations related to food safety and quality standards.
This move by the Maharashtra FDA underscores the regulatory body's commitment to ensuring that consumers have access to safe and authentic food products during the high-demand holiday period. The suspension serves as a warning to other businesses to adhere strictly to food safety regulations.
The specific details regarding the nature of the adulteration and the timeline for the review of these suspended licenses are part of the ongoing administrative process by the state health department.