FSSAI serves Blinkit notice over substandard eggs, seeks action report in 7 days
India's food regulator has issued a notice to Eternal-owned Blink Commerce under Section 27 of the FSS Act after social media complaints flagged quality issues with eggs sold on Blinkit. The quick-commerce platform must submit an action-taken report within seven days, putting fresh-category sourcing and QC under scrutiny.
FSSAI has issued a notice to Blinkit (Blink Commerce, Eternal-owned) over alleged sale of substandard eggs following social media complaints, seeking an action-taken report within seven days under Section 27 of the FSS Act.
Why this matters
Regulatory heat lands as Blinkit holds quick-commerce lead but faces growth cracks and a Rs 3/litre fuel hike squeeze, adding fresh-category QC risk to its operating pressures.
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