Distributors affiliated with AICPDF urge India’s food regulator, FSSAI, to take action against alleged violations at quick-commerce “dark stores,” amid recent reports of problems involving food safety and storage. The group cites incidents including complaints of rats and pests, as well as alleged use or handling of expired food.
According to the organization, the quick-delivery model and the operating practices of these dark stores create conditions where oversight is insufficient. It is calling for tighter regulation and enforcement by FSSAI, seeking stronger monitoring to reduce health risks. While the outlet reporting focuses on the distributors’ allegations and request for regulatory steps, it does not present detailed findings from inspections or enforcement actions.
Overall, the reported trigger is a set of alleged food-safety lapses tied to quick-commerce facilities, and the response sought is increased FSSAI oversight. The emphasis is on the distributors’ concerns rather than confirmed outcomes from regulator investigations.
