FSSAI plans to hold Blinkit and Instamart liable for misleading food claims

India's FSSAI plans rules making e-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Amazon Now accountable for misleading claims by food manufacturers. Listings would have to show manufacturing date, expiry date and batch number, while dark kitchens must publish photos and addresses. No draft or timeline has been published yet.

• FSSAI plans to make marketplaces liable for manufacturers' food claims
• Listings would require manufacturing date, expiry date and batch number
• Dark kitchens would need mandatory photos and addresses
• FSSAI has already taken penal action against Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto and Instamart