Expired items were also kept along with others at the facility, Anupama Patil, assistant commissioner (Food), said, adding that “They have since destroyed those products.” The facility has been registered under its parent company Kiranakart Technologies Pvt Ltd.The licence suspension will remain in effect until Zepto demonstrates compliance with food safety regulations. “Till the contraventions are cleared, the facility will remain shut,” joint commissioner (Food) Mangesh Mane said, adding that more inspection will be carried out at other Zepto warehouses besides other quick-commerce platforms.A spokesperson for Zepto said, “At Zepto, maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene is non-negotiable. …We have already initiated an internal review and are working closely with the authorities concerned to ensure full and swift compliance.” The company said it is taking corrective action to rectify the lapses and resume operations in accordance with the law.In Jan, FDA raided three companies for the alleged sale of medicines without a licence through an online delivery service. Officials conducted raids at Foclo Technologies in Thane, Bhagwati Stores in Kandivli, and Scootsy (Swiggy) Logistics in Malad. Seven samples had been taken from the three premises, and the remaining stock of medicines, worth Rs 16,700, was seized. under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and Rules, 1945.