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A sample of "low-fat dairy whitener" manufactured by Nestle India, drawn from the premises of Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place in the national capital, has been found "unsafe and substandard", the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said. In a post on social media, the food regulator said a sample was collected from the premises of Bharat Hotels Ltd (The Lalit), Connaught Place, New Delhi. According to the FSSAI, the report of the food analyst's laboratory declared the product "substandard" and "unsafe", indicating non-compliance under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. A copy of the laboratory analysis report was provided to the food business operator (FBO) for reference and necessary action, the regulator said. A notice has also been issued to Bharat Hotels Ltd over the non-compliant product. The FBO was given an opportunity to appeal against the food analyst's report under the relevant section of the FSS Act, 2006, within the prescribed period. The FB

Front-of-pack warning labels identifying packaged foods high in added sugar, added fat or salt can make nutritional risks more visible to consumers and help them make more informed choices, health experts said, stressing the need for nutrition education alongside labelling. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a red hexagonal warning on the front of packaged food products that cross specified thresholds for "even one" nutrient of concern. The thresholds are based on the ICMR-NIN Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024. Dr Naval K Vikram, Professor, Department of Medicine, AIIMS-Delhi, said the proposed front-of-pack warning labels can play an important role in helping people recognise foods that contain excessive amounts of sugar, salt or fat at the point of purchase. "Obesity and metabolic diseases are influenced by multiple factors, but dietary patterns and frequent consumption of highly processed foods are important contributors," Vikram said. "Most

The regulator directed TCF Chocolates and Gifts and Shivam Agro to cease all food business activities during the suspension period after inspections found safety violations

Fungal growth on food materials, presence of insects, poor hygiene, filth and odour were observed during the inspection, according to the regulator

FSSAI said it had suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality after finding 'serious non-compliances' during an inspection of its food premises

Order mandates FSSAI licences and BIS marks, tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health workers across Maharashtra.

India ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as 'energy drinks' to stop using the description, rejecting efforts to stall the move in a market expected to be worth $1.6 billion by 2028

The move has triggered a standoff, as Pepsi, Red Bull, ​Monster Beverage and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance fear removing the category label could damage brands built around instant-energy claims

Supreme Court questions FSSAI over its proposed 365-day voluntary compliance period and the need for fresh stakeholder consultation on front-of-pack food labels

FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of non-dairy products marketed as paneer, giving stakeholders 60 days to submit objections or suggestions on the draft rules

FSSAI has initiated penal action against five e-commerce platforms over product claims, information and the listing of prohibited food articles under food safety regulations

FSSAI has proposed a 365-day voluntary compliance window for front-of-pack nutrition labels, with red warnings for products exceeding prescribed salt, sugar or fat limits

Recent action against unsafe food, spurious drugs has drawn public attention, with former regulators arguing that credible oversight requires not just rules and warnings but consistent follow-through

From testing raw materials to holding batches and conducting mock recalls, food companies are building systems to catch problems related to products before they reach consumers

The Food regulator filed three separate adjudication cases against Nestle India in connection with the non-compliances involving infant nutrition products.

The regulator's adjudication sanction lists promotional claims made for the products and a laboratory finding related to biotin content among the issues

The regulator alleges prohibited promotional claims in two infant nutrition products and says a follow-up formula sample failed to meet the prescribed biotin requirement

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said it has initiated legal action against Nestle India Ltd for alleged non-compliance with food safety norms in three infant nutrition products. According to FSSAI, it examined NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, Lactogen Pro 1, and a follow-up formula along with their promotional material available on e-commerce platforms. In NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, the regulator flagged claims relating to "5HMOs" and "Whey Protein," while in Lactogen Pro 1, it observed a claim describing "Whey Protein" as easy to digest, the regulator said in a social media post. FSSAI said it had sought clarifications from Nestle India on these claims. Both the products were found to be in contravention of Regulation 4(2) of the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, which restrict promotional claims or material aimed at increasing the saleability of infant foods, as well as Section 3 of the Infant Milk Substitutes, Feed

Leading packaged food firm Orkla India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Sharma has supported the sectoral watchdog FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack labelling norms, saying consumers have every right to know the nutritional details of the products they buy. Responding to PTI over a query on front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) initiatives, Sharma said the industry is aligned with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) intent to empower consumers to make informed choices as awareness levels continue to rise. Consumers deserve greater information about the products they consume, and the food industry is fully supportive of the food regulator FSSAI's push in this direction, said Sharma, who is engaged with industry body CII on this issue. "As an industry, I can tell you that the industry is very much with the regulator in this space where we want to ensure that, as the knowledge levels among consumers are rising, we should ensure that we give all the ...

Old Monk's FSSAI dispute has put the spotlight on what goes into Indian rum and whisky, from neutral spirit and flavouring to distillation, blending and ageing