<ul><li>FDA has suspended Blinkit’s dark store licence in Pune's Balewadi for food safety violations.</li><li>The inspection conducted by FDA on June 5 revealed that the dark store did not have the required licensing for food production, distribution, or sale.</li><li>The licence under Section 31 (1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is mandatory for food business operators in India.</li><li>The dark store also lacked certifications such as the pest control audit certificate and calibration certificate for cold storage equipment.</li></ul>

Food Safety Violations: After Zepto, FDA Suspends Blinkit’s Balewadi Dark Store Licence

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