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Datanomics: Substandard products dominate FSSAI safety violations

Court grants interim relief to Dabur while food regulator's data points to persistent non-compliance across the industry

Delhi HC stays FSSAI order restricting Dabur's use of '100%' product claims

The court said Dabur should have been heard before the directive was issued; the company warned that compliance could affect products worth more than ₹150 crore

FSSAI penalises AWL Agri for marketing substandard fortified sunflower oil

The food regulator said a Fortune Fryola oil sample had vitamin D content significantly below the prescribed range; AWL Agri plans to pursue appropriate legal remedies

FSSAI orders Pie Foods to immediately halt sale of monk fruit sweeteners

Food regulator FSSAI has ordered PIE FOODS to stop selling its two products -- Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener & Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops -- citing violations of labelling norms. In a social media post on Friday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has issued a prohibition order to PIE FOODS "regarding sale of Monk Fruit Extract Sweetener and Monk Fruit Sweetener Drops". During an inspection, FSSAI observed that a few carton boxes carried the label 'Marketed by PIE FOODS' without a valid Relabeller KoB (Kind of business) endorsement in the FSSAI licence. That apart, the company was operating an e-commerce website without endorsing the required e-commerce (KOB) in its licence. In addition, the regulator pointed out that the product labels lacked mandatory declarations and carried claims such as '100% Monk Fruit Extract' and 'Natural Ingredients', while the e-commerce website displayed the claim 'Doctor Recommended'. These are in violation of ..

Dabur shares off day's low, turn positive after Delhi HC stays FSSAI order

Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services said that Dabur has been in the market for a long time, has a good amount of goodwill for its products and an unmatched product portfolio.

Delhi HC stays FSSAI ban on Dabur products with '100% Pure' claims

Dabur had challenged the FSSAI ban on Thursday, saying the regulator's order caused the company immediate commercial consequences

Delhi HC stays FSSAI ban on Dabur selling food products with '100%' claims

The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed an FSSAI directive prohibiting Dabur India from selling food products such as honey, cow ghee, and edible oils with "100 per cent" claims. Justice Amit Mahajan observed that Dabur was selling the products for decades and has made out a prima facie case for relief at this stage as the FSSAI order was passed without giving it any hearing. "The court is prima facie of the opinion that the prohibitory order ought not to have been passed without giving an opportunity of hearing. Till the next date of hearing, the impugned order is stayed," said the judge, as it listed the case for hearing after two weeks. Dabur's senior counsel argued that the FSSAI order was passed in violation of principles of natural justice, in absence of any show cause notice or hearing. The Central government standing counsel defended the order, stating that Dabur was earlier given "improvement notices" and advisories, and that its "100 per cent" claim on food products was ...

FSSAI penalises Fortune maker AWL Agri over substandard sunflower oil

Food regulator FSSAI has imposed a penalty on edible oil major AWL Agri Business Ltd for manufacturing and selling substandard fortified sunflower cooking oil. Ahmedabad-based AWL Agri Business Ltd sells edible oils under the 'Fortune' brand. The action was taken after the regulator found that a sample collected from Goa failed in lab testing as Vitamin D level was significantly below the prescribed limits. In a social media post on Friday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that an adjudication order has been passed and penalty has been imposed on AWL Agri Business Ltd. The order has been passed against AWL Agri Business Ltd (Mangalore) for "manufacturing and marketing a substandard fortified edible oil (Fortune "Fryola" refined sunflower seed oil)," the FSSAI said. Sharing details about the violations, the FSSAI said a sample of Fortune "Fryola" refined sunflower seed oil (1 litre) was collected by the FSSAI from Taj Fort Aguada Resort & Spa, Goa. Th

Dabur challenges FSSAI order banning '100%' claims in Delhi High Court

Dabur has moved the Delhi High Court against an FSSAI order directing it to stop selling food products carrying "100%" claims. The matter is likely to be heard on Friday

FSSAI's crackdown: Why food brands and liquor firms are under scanner

From misleading labels and '100%' purity claims to liquor, nutraceuticals, packaged water and quick commerce, here's a look at FSSAI's recent enforcement actions

AlcoBev makers challenge FSSAI directive over flavoring norms in HCs

AlcoBev makers -- United Spirits and Associated Alcohol & Breweries -- have moved the Bombay High Court and Madhya Pradesh High Court, respectively, challenging the FSSAI directive that indicted them for adding flavours that mimic a product's natural profile. Leading player United Spirits Ltd, part of British multinational Diageo PLC, has moved the Bombay High Court against the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). While Associated Alcohol & Breweries Ltd had moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court on July 31 against the notice issued by the food regulator. The Indore bench of the High Court has scheduled the case for hearing on Wednesday. Besides, this matter is also being taken up with the FSSAI by the respective industry associations, CIABC (Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies) and ISWAI (International Spirits & Wines Association of India). USL, in a regulatory filing, said it has "filed a Writ Petition before the Bombay High .

Why FSSAI stopped Dabur from selling products with ‘100%’ claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred Dabur from selling several food products carrying claims such as "100% Natural" and "100% Pure", saying they violate food .

Dabur seeks legal advice on future course after FSSAI prohibitory order

The FMCG major said it is engaging with the food regulator after it barred the sale of products carrying '100 per cent' claims and sought an action taken report.

FSSAI bars Dabur from selling food products with misleading '100%' claims

Food regulator FSSAI has prohibited Dabur India from selling many products such as honey, cow ghee, and edible oils using '100 per cent' claims, saying that such labelling is against the law. In a social media post on Monday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has issued a prohibition order to Dabur India Ltd over the sales of food products carrying misleading '100 per cent' claims, including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water, coconut milk and other such items. Giving details about the violations, the FSSAI said that "food products being sold on the company's website were found carrying misleading '100%' claims such as '100% Natural', '100% Pure', '100% Purity Guaranteed', '100% Organic' and '100% Tender Coconut Water'." The regulator asserted that the use of the 100 per cent claims is in contravention of the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018, as they are ambiguous, unverifiable and ...

Added flavour in your booze? FSSAI issues notices to Diageo, Inbrew

Food safety regulator FSSAI on Sunday said it has issued notices to several alcoholic beverage manufacturing units of United Spirits Ltd and INBREW Beverages for adding flavours that mimic a product's natural profile. In an official statement, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) clarified that there is no prohibition on the use of flavouring substances. The regulator said that the notices have been issued as certain manufacturers are adding the flavour of the standardised alcoholic beverage itself. For instance, the addition of rum flavour in rum or whisky flavour in whisky. On July 10, FSSAI said it had issued notices to alcoholic beverage manufacturers for alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018, including the unauthorised use of added flavours and non-compliance with age-related claims. Last month, when the regulator had issued a notice, it had not disclosed the names of alcoBev players and their respective

FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at factory

Food regulator FSSAI has suspended the licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for multiple violations at its nutraceutical factory. In a social media post on Thursday, FSSAI observed "serious non-compliances" during the inspection of the manufacturing unit in Punjab. "The Nutraceutical Manufacturing Unit was found to be operating under severely deficient Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)," the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said. Stating that the deficiencies pose a significant risk to public health, FSSAI said there has been a gross non-compliance with the FSS Act, 2006. "The FSSAI Licence has been suspended with immediate effect. The FBO (food business operator) has been directed to immediately cease all operations until all deficiencies are rectified and compliance is established to the satisfaction of the Competent Authority," the regulator said. Giving details about major and critical ...

FSSAI firm on energy drink crackdown despite Pepsi, Red Bull protest

The move has triggered a standoff with companies, who fear removing the category label could damage brands built around instant-energy claims and disrupt sales

FSSAI suspends licence of Westend Agro over food labelling violations

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said it has suspended the licence of Westend Agro Products Pvt Ltd, for serious violation of laws including alteration of manufacturing and expiry dates on many products. In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that it has suspended the licence of Westend Agro Products " following serious violations observed during inspection at the food business premises". The regulator received a complaint regarding the alteration of manufacturing dates, packing dates, fraudulent re-labelling and sale of misbranded food products at the premises. During the inspection, it was found that Westend Agro Products, and Westend Corporation were operating from the same premises. "Several food products were found with altered manufacturing dates, expiry dates, batch numbers and misleading label declarations," FSSAI said. That apart, the regulator found printing machinery, stamps, solvents and other materials which were allege

FSSAI suspends Rehaan Healthcare licence over serious food safety lapses

Food regulator FSSAI has suspended the licence of Rehaan Healthcare after it found serious violation of rules in the company's health supplements and nutraceuticals manufacturing unit. Rehaan Healthcare, which manufactures digestive syrup, multi-vitamin syrup and other syrup-based food products, has been asked to stop producing till it corrects all deficiencies and the rectification gets verified by competent Authority. The FSSAI warned that legal action will be initiated if the company violates this order. In a social media post on Friday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that "The license of Rehaan Healthcare has been suspended following serious non compliance observed during the inspection of its health supplements and nutraceuticals manufacturing unit". The regulator has asked the company to immediately cease all food business activities until all deficiencies are rectified and compliance is verified by the Competent Authority. Further, FSSAI poin

Govt must carefully regulate sugar content in infant food items: Par Panel

The government should 'carefully regulate' sugar content in infant food products as well as conduct a minimum number of annual inspections, a Parliamentary panel said on Thursday. The raft of suggestions from the panel comes against the backdrop of concerns in certain quarters about the quality and sugar content in infant food products, which are generally considered as a supplement to breast milk. The committee has asked the government to conduct periodic scientific review of the sugar threshold limit in infant nutrition. It also directed the food regulator to accord 'priority enforcement status' for infant and baby food products, with a defined minimum percentage of annual inspections and sampling reserved for this segment. A Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has presented a report on 'Regulation of Packaged Commodities with Specific Reference to Sugar Content in Baby Products and other Food Products' in Parliament. "The Committee note that in