The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety licences of Zepto's facility in Bhandup and a Malad eatery named Brijwasi following inspections that revealed serious hygiene and sanitation violations at the former and deficiencies posing a serious risk to public health at the latter. The action was part of a statewide festive-season crackdown that saw banned food products worth Rs 1.44 crore seized, 10 first information reports (FIRs) registered and six persons arrested, according to an FDA press note issued on Monday.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended Zepto Limited’s food licence for its premises in Bhandup, Mumbai, with immediate effect from October 9, 2026, following an inspection that revealed serious hygiene and sanitation violations. The action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act and the regulations governing food business licensing.

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