China hits food delivery platforms with 3.6 bln yuan fine for 'ghost' deliveries

April 17, 2026

China hits food delivery platforms with 3.6 bln yuan fine for 'ghost' deliveries

China has imposed hefty fines on seven major e-commerce platforms for serious food safety breaches. Companies like Taobao, Meituan, Pinduoduo, and Douyin failed to verify store licenses. This led to 'ghost food deliveries' from unverified vendors. The regulator also cited issues with order transfers.

Source: economictimes_indiatimes

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