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FSSAI Targets Food Giants Over Misleading Claims
India’s food regulator is checking whether companies give customers truthful information.
It says more than 150 notices were sent to businesses.
The notices involved advertisements, product claims and labels.
Big food and drink companies were among those named.
Online shops such as Amazon and Flipkart also received notices.
Some restaurants received notices, and five Domino’s licences were suspended.
One Amazon warehouse licence was cancelled for alleged violations.
Several companies said they were taking steps to fix the problems, according to the regulator.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued more than 150 notices over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations.
Companies named include Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Abbott India, Red Bull India and several other food and beverage brands.
The regulator issued 12 notices to Amazon and Flipkart, and cancelled one Amazon warehouse licence over alleged violations.
More than 30 notices went to food-service businesses, while five Domino’s licences were suspended.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said several companies had begun corrective action after receiving notices.
- Who
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, major food and beverage companies, online marketplaces and food-service businesses.
- What
- The regulator issued more than 150 notices over alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliances, and took additional enforcement action.
- Where
- India, including food companies, an Amazon warehouse, online marketplaces and food-service establishments.
- When
- During the regulator’s latest enforcement drive; the articles do not specify a date.
- Why
- To strengthen compliance and ensure businesses provide accurate product information without misleading consumers.
Key facts
- Total notices
- More than 150 notices were issued over advertisements, product claims and labelling.
- Major companies named
- Nestle India, PepsiCo, Abbott India, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India, Hell Energy, Mondelez India and Coca-Cola India were listed.
- Additional companies
- Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue Inc. also faced regulatory action.
- Online marketplaces
- Amazon and Flipkart received 12 notices in total.
- Warehouse action
- One Amazon warehouse licence was cancelled for alleged violations.
- Food-service notices
- More than 30 notices were issued to establishments including KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Costa Coffee.
- Domino’s action
- Five Domino’s licences were suspended.
Quotes
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
India’s food safety regulator
“Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances”
businesstoday.in
“One Amazon warehouse license has also been cancelled”
businesstoday.in
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