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FSSAI names United Spirits, INBREW in crackdown over added flavours voilation in alco-bev products

The FSSAI has issued notices to several liquor manufacturers for adding artificial flavors. These companies are accused of imitating natural characteristics in their alcoholic beverages. United Spirits and INBREW Beverages are among the firms receiving these official warnings. The regulatory body also cited violations of additive use and age claims.…

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FSSAI suspends Kolkata bakery major Switz Foods' licence over unhygienic manufacturing, pest infestation

India's food regulator has suspended Switz Foods' manufacturing licence. Serious non-compliances were found during a recent unit inspection. Food was manufactured and stored in unhygienic conditions, posing contamination risks. The company must cease operations until all deficiencies are rectified. This action follows recent enforcement actions by the food safety authority.

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FSSAI cracks down on two firms over misleading product claims; halts sale of Folineuro Syrup, Neuherbs True Vitamin

India's food regulator FSSAI has restricted Vatave Healthcare from selling its Folineuro syrup. The company made misleading claims about improving brain function with its product. Global Healthfit Retail also faces restrictions on its Neuherbs True Vitamin product. This action was taken due to a misleading trade name used for the…

The Economic Times

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FSSAI suspends licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals for violations at nutraceutical plant

The FSSAI has suspended Dior Pharmaceuticals' license due to serious violations. The nutraceutical factory operated with severely deficient good manufacturing practices. These deficiencies posed a significant risk to public health and safety. The company failed to ensure product safety, quality, and traceability. All operations must cease until compliance is fully…

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Bombay HC restores FDA-suspended Navi Mumbai hotel's licence, says 'we are in India, need a realistic approach'

The Bombay High Court quashed an FDA order suspending a hotel's food license. This action followed a surprise inspection which found only two insects. The court noted the hotel had a 95 percent hygiene compliance score. Authorities were directed to immediately restore the hotel's FSSAI license. The FDA must now…

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Cockroaches, flies found at Mumbai's iconic clubs; Cricket Club of India, MIG, Willingdon & Juhu Gymkhana lose food licences

Mumbai's top clubs faced license suspensions due to severe food safety issues. Inspectors found pest infestations and mouldy food items in kitchens. Several establishments lacked basic hygiene and proper food storage protocols. The Maharashtra FDA took action after widespread inspections across the city. This crackdown aims to enforce stricter food…

The Economic Times

Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbranding

Food regulator FSSAI has given beverage companies, including PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products, 90 days to remove the term "energy drink" from product labels after rejecting the industry's plea for relief. The regulator says no standard exists for the category and has termed such branding and related functional claims misleading.

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India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protests

India's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period of ninety days and affects many leading brands. Industry representatives have raised alarms regarding potential damage to brand reputations and the risk of consumer misunderstanding. The regulatory action aligns with international…

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FSSAI suspends licence of Westend Agro Products for altering expiry dates, other violations

The food regulator FSSAI suspended Westend Agro Products' license due to serious violations. Inspection revealed altered manufacturing and expiry dates on many food products. Printing machinery and solvents were found allegedly used for label alteration. Misleading claims, including "organic", were also discovered on packaging materials.

The Economic Times

FSSAI penalises Sopan Restaurant for sub-standard pantry car food on Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express

The FSSAI has penalised Sopan Restaurant for selling sub-standard food. This action followed an analysis of milk samples from a train pantry car. The food analyst declared the sample sub-standard under the Food Safety and Standards Act. An adjudication order was passed after proceedings were initiated by the designated officer.…

The Economic Times

FSSAI suspends license of Punjab-based Rehaan Healthcare for breach of norms at manufacturing unit

The FSSAI has suspended Rehaan Healthcare's license after finding serious rule violations. The company's manufacturing unit was found in an unhygienic condition, posing health risks. Serious non-compliance was observed during the inspection of its health supplements unit. The regulator pointed out extremely unhygienic and unorganised manufacturing premises. Legal action will…

The Economic Times

FSSAI suspends Rehaan Healthcare licence over serious food safety violations

FSSAI has suspended Rehaan Healthcare’s licence after inspections revealed serious violations at its health supplements and nutraceutical manufacturing facility. The regulator found extremely unhygienic conditions, poor infrastructure, pest infestation, inadequate storage, and major food safety lapses, resulting in a very low compliance score of 12%. The company has been ordered…

The Economic Times

FSSAI must finalise, notify front-of-pack nutrition labelling norms in a time-bound manner: Parliamentary Panel

A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to finalise Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) rules without further delay, saying consumers need simple, easy-to-understand nutritional information, especially on sugar content.

The Economic Times

Swiggy shares slide over 2% after FSSAI issues 9 notices over consumer complaints

Swiggy shares fell over 2% on Monday, extending losses for a second session after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging food safety violations. The regulator has sought a detailed explanation, compliance report and documentary evidence, warning that…

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Swiggy Instamart gets 9 FSSAI notices following customer complaints on contaminated food, milk

India's food regulator, FSSAI, issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart. These notices followed multiple consumer complaints alleging unsafe food products were delivered. Expired, spoiled, and contaminated items were reportedly supplied through the quick commerce platform. FSSAI has demanded detailed explanations and compliance reports from Swiggy Instamart. Failure to comply may…

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Noodles bought from Reliance Retail makes girl sick: Company fined Rs 20,000 for selling packet 3 months past expiry; retailer blamed her father for missing expiry date

A Himachal Pradesh consumer commission has ordered Reliance Retail to refund the purchase price and pay Rs 20,000 in compensation and litigation costs after a customer's daughter fell ill following consumption of Korean instant noodles that had expired three months before they were sold. The commission rejected Reliance's argument that…

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FSSAI cracks down on liquor makers over flavour additives, misleading age claims

India's food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to beverage companies. These notices address the unauthorized use of added flavors in alcoholic drinks. Manufacturers also face scrutiny for non-compliance with age-related claims on labels. The regulator found violations of specific food safety regulations for alcoholic beverages. Companies must now explain their…

The Economic Times

Heritage Foods says 'Fresh Paneer' label is descriptive, responds to FSSAI notice

Heritage Foods responded to FSSAI's show-cause notice concerning its 'Fresh Paneer' product label. The company stated the term accurately describes the dairy product's inherent nature. It clarified that 'Fresh Paneer' refers to refrigerated consumption with a limited shelf life. Heritage Foods also addressed the 'Health and Happiness' slogan as a…

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FSSAI notices to Lotte India, Ferns N Petals, Kubera Foods for misleading claims

Food regulator FSSAI has issued notices to three companies for labelling violations. Lotte India faced action for non-compliant labels and misleading vegetarian claims. Kubera Foods received a notice for false claims on its cream bun product. Ferns N Petals was also cited for misleading claims on its chocolate. These actions…

The Economic Times

FSSAI issues notice to Heritage Foods over 'Fresh Paneer' claims

Food regulator FSSAI has issued a notice to Heritage Foods Ltd concerning its 'Fresh Paneer' product. The authority cited misleading claims, stating the product doesn't meet 'Fresh' criteria and the term 'Healthy' in its trademark is also non-compliant. Heritage Foods has been given seven days to explain why action shouldn't…

The Economic Times

Red Bull, Sting, etc. not recognised as 'energy drinks', says food regulator FSSAI as it issues notices over misleading claims

India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several beverage brands for misbranding and misleading claims about their "energy drinks." Meanwhile, Maharashtra has banned the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools, citing concerns for schoolchildren's health. FSSAI clarified that no standard exists…

The Economic Times

FSSAI crackdown on energy drink brands; issues notices to 6 firms including Red Bull, Pepsico

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has "issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be 'energy drinks' for misbranding and misleading claims", the regulator said in a post on social media platform Instagram on Wednesday.

The Economic Times

Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety order

Maharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, restaurants, and delivery platforms must adhere to new standards, including FSSAI licensing, staff training, and proper food handling. Violators face severe penalties, including imprisonment and licence cancellation, as the state aims to…

The Economic Times

FSSAI issues notices to Bikanervala, Marico, Param Dairy on consumer complaints, law violation

In a social media post, Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims, labelling violations and other consumer complaints.

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China rejects Indian chillis, Japan our mangoes. Who is checking what we eat?

Last week, China’s customs authorities rejected Indian chilli shipments carrying what they described as excessive levels of methamidophos – a pesticide associated with nervous system disorders.

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