After Quick Commerce, FMCG Giants May Face Government Scrutiny For Not Disclosing Expiry Dates

Complaints involve seven companies, including Hindustan Unilever, Amul, Patanjali, Dabur India, Nestle India, Nature's Basket and Haldiram's.

Sesa Sen @Sesa Sen

23 Oct 2024, 08:11 AM IST i

<div class="paragraphs"><p>The Union government is intensifying its scrutiny of expiry date violations as it prepares to crack down on fast-moving consumer goods companies following a surge in consumer complaints over not displaying mandatory disclosures, including expiry dates, on products sold through their e-commerce websites. (Image Source: Antonio Diaz/ freepik)</p></div>

The Union government is intensifying its scrutiny of expiry date violations as it prepares to crack down on fast-moving consumer goods companies following a surge in consumer complaints over not displaying mandatory disclosures, including expiry dates, on products sold through their e-commerce websites. (Image Source: Antonio Diaz/ freepik)

The government is intensifying its scrutiny of expiry date violations, as it prepares to crack down on fast-moving consumer goods companies. This comes following a surge in consumer complaints over not displaying mandatory disclosures, including expiry dates, on products sold through their e-commerce websites, according to people aware of the matter.This move follows the government's recent action, in which it sent notices to e-comme...