Govt may increase scrutiny on quick commerce firms following hygiene, food safety issues

The Centre may call for increased surveillance on rapid delivery outfits amid growing hygiene issues flagged by food and health watchdogs at dark stores run by quick commerce platforms.

Senior officials in the consumer affairs ministry said the central government has taken cognisance of recent food safety complaints amid poor sanitary conditions at dark stores or warehouses from where such deliveries are made.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is expected to take the lead on this campaign. The agency, which comes under the aegis…