Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licenses for toxic datura sales
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Why in news
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended food licenses of major e-commerce platforms for selling toxic datura products under FSSAI licenses.
Background
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department took action against Amazon, Instamart, and BigBasket. The platforms were found selling datura fruits and seeds, which are toxic, while falsely displaying FSSAI license numbers.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyFSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body for food safety standards in India.
- FactDatura: A toxic plant whose fruits and seeds are prohibited for human consumption in food products.
- PlaceKarnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration: State-level regulatory body for food and drug safety.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in regulating food safety and quality on e-commerce platforms and suggest measures to ensure consumer protection.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- regulatory gaps in e-commerce
- consumer safety risks
- need for stricter FSSAI enforcement
- technological monitoring
Keywords: regulatory oversight · consumer protection · food safety standards · e-commerce governance
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