2 weeks ago
FSSAI Suspends Food Business Licences for Violating Food Safety Rules
There is a special government office in India called FSSAI that makes sure the food people eat is safe.
Sometimes, companies that make or sell food do not follow the safety rules.
FSSAI just took away the licences of three food companies because they broke those rules.
The companies are called Narayani Foods & Beverages, Zaiqaa Organixs, and AB Enterprise.
This happened while a news campaign called 'E-Comms Hiding Health Info' was telling people about the problem.
The campaign said some online food sellers were hiding important health information from customers.
It also said people have the right to know what is in their food.
A former director of FSSAI, Pradip Chakraborty, said the office still has a lot of work to do with online shopping websites.
There is a law that can fine companies up to ten lakh rupees for tricking people with misleading adverts.
The goal is to keep food safe and make sure companies are honest.
FSSAI suspended the licences of Narayani Foods & Beverages, Zaiqaa Organixs and AB Enterprise for violating food safety rules.
The action came amid Times Now Digital's 'E-Comms Hiding Health Info' campaign reporting consumer complaints about e-commerce food platforms.
The campaign has highlighted that transparency and consumers' right to information cannot be a choice.
Former FSSAI Director Pradip Chakraborty said FSSAI has a lot of work to do, particularly regarding e-commerce platforms.
Under Section 53 of the FSS Act, 2006, the penalty for misleading advertisements may extend up to ten lakh rupees.
- Who
- FSSAI; the food businesses Narayani Foods & Beverages, Zaiqaa Organixs and AB Enterprise; Former FSSAI Director Pradip Chakraborty; and Times Now Digital, whose campaign reported on the issue.
- What
- FSSAI suspended the licences of three food businesses for violating food safety rules, amid a campaign highlighting that e-commerce platforms are hiding health information.
- Where
- India (FSSAI's regulatory jurisdiction).
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- The businesses violated food safety rules, and the campaign stressed that transparency and consumers' right to information are critical.
Key facts
- Regulator
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Action Taken
- Licences suspended for violating food safety rules
- Businesses Affected
- Narayani Foods & Beverages, Zaiqaa Organixs, AB Enterprise
- Campaign
- Times Now Digital's 'E-Comms Hiding Health Info'
- Legal Provision
- Section 53, FSS Act, 2006
- Maximum Penalty for Misleading Ads
- Up to ten lakh rupees
- Key Quote
- Pradip Chakraborty: FSSAI has a lot of work to do, particularly on e-commerce platforms
Quotes
Pradip Chakraborty
Former FSSAI Director
“FSSAI has a lot of work to do, particularly as far as e-commerce platforms are concerned.”
timesnownews.com
Sources
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