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FSSAI Issues Over 150 Notices in Food Safety Crackdown
India’s food regulator, called FSSAI, has taken action against many food businesses.
It sent more than 150 notices because of alleged problems with advertisements, product claims and labels.
Some products were seized during the enforcement drive.
Restaurants and food-service businesses, including major chains, also received notices.
Five Domino’s outlet licences were suspended.
More than 20 five-star hotels were cited over menu and calorie information.
Amazon and Flipkart received notices, and one Amazon warehouse licence was cancelled.
Several companies have started making corrections after receiving the notices.
FSSAI issued more than 150 notices to food companies over alleged misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.
Companies named include Nestle India, PepsiCo India, Coca-Cola India, Abbott India, Danone India, Mondelez India and beverage and alcohol makers.
Products were seized from several companies, including PepsiCo, Red Bull India, Kenvue, Monster Energy India, Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
More than 30 food-service establishments received notices, five Domino’s licences were suspended, and over 20 five-star hotels were cited over menu and calorie labelling.
FSSAI issued 12 notices involving Amazon and Flipkart, cancelled one Amazon warehouse licence and cited 58 imported products for labelling violations.
- Who
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, food companies, restaurants, hotels and online retailers.
- What
- FSSAI issued more than 150 notices, seized products, suspended five Domino’s licences and cancelled one Amazon warehouse licence.
- Where
- Across food businesses, hotels, restaurants and online retail operations in India.
- When
- The actions were reported on August 22-23, 2026, and were carried out over recent months; notices to several five-star hotels were described as having been issued last year.
- Why
- To address alleged misleading advertisements, false claims, labelling violations and other non-compliance with food-safety regulations.
Key facts
- Food-company notices
- More than 150 notices were issued over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.
- Companies named
- The companies listed included Nestle India, PepsiCo India, Coca-Cola India, Abbott India, Danone India, Mondelez India, Red Bull India, Monster Energy India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue.
- Product seizures
- Products were seized from companies including PepsiCo, Red Bull India, Kenvue, Monster Energy India, Diageo and Pernod Ricard.
- Hotel enforcement
- More than 20 five-star hotels received notices over calorie declarations and menu-labelling issues.
- Restaurant enforcement
- More than 30 food-service establishments, including KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Costa Coffee, received notices.
- Licence action
- Five Domino’s outlet licences were suspended, and one Amazon warehouse licence was cancelled.
- Online retail and imports
- FSSAI issued 12 notices involving Amazon and Flipkart and cited 58 imported products for labelling non-compliance.
- Corrective measures
- FSSAI said several companies began taking corrective action after receiving notices.
Quotes
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
India’s food safety regulator, which announced the enforcement action
“FSSAI takes major enforcement action against leading food brands, retail chains, and luxury hotels to curb non-compliance and protect consumer interests. Ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards remains essential to maintaining transparency and safety across the food supply chain.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances”
thehindubusinessline.com
news18.com
NDTV
Sources
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