FSSAI crackdown on energy drink brands; issues notices to 6 firms including Red Bull, PepsicoFood Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has "issued notices to several beverage brands claiming to be 'energy drinks' for misb...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
India’s nutraceutical market set to nearly double to $57 billion by 2030 on preventive health boomIndia's health-conscious population is fueling a boom in the nutraceutical market, projected to nearly double to $55-57 billion by 2030. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
FSSAI issues notices to Bikanervala, Marico, Param Dairy on consumer complaints, law violationIn a social media post, Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has issued notices to several food business operators ...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for p...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
FSSAI issues notices to 8 food companies for misleading 'healthy' claims on packaging, labelsFSSAI has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, Neuherbs, Troovy and Plan B, for allegedly using mislead...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
A 100% no food labels sent packing: FSSAI asks food companies not to make false claims of absolute purityThe FSSAI has intensified its scrutiny of packaged food companies, instructing them to discontinue "100%" claims on labels and promotional ...
29 May, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
What are 'A1' and 'A2' types of milk? And why is FSSAI against them?The FSSAI has mandated food businesses and e-commerce platforms to remove 'A1' and 'A2' milk product labels, terming them misleading and no...
22 Aug, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Food companies get 4 more months to exhaust packaging materials claiming 100% fruit juicesThe FSSAI has given food businesses an extension until December to use packaging materials claiming '100 per cent fruit juices'. This follo...
20 Aug, 2024, 09.44 PM IST
FSSAI finds 32 new cases of misleading ads, claims by food biz operatorsFood regulator FSSAI on Friday said there are 32 new cases where food business operators (FBOs) have been prima-facie found in violation of...
28 Apr, 2023, 10.48 PM IST
FSSAI says it keeps acting against food businesses involved in misleading claims amid Bournvita issueFood regulator FSSAI on Friday said it continues to act against food business operators reported to be involved in making false or misleadi...
21 Apr, 2023, 07.23 PM IST
FSSAI signs pact with ASCI to check misleading advertisementsThe agreement also requires ASCI to report to FSSAI non- compliance of ASCI's decisions for further action as required per provisions of th...
29 Jun, 2016, 01.24 AM IST
Unhealthy competition? Olive oil producers complain to food regulator against Marico's Saffola adThe letters, sent to ASCI and FSSAI said that Marico’s ad for Saffola Total that it protects better than olive oil is misleading.
01 Sep, 2015, 06.01 AM IST
- Policy mechanism to deal with misleading ads soon: Thomas
He was speaking at a seminar on consumer awareness, organised by the Consumer Affairs Ministry and Grand Kerala Shopping Festival here.
05 Jan, 2013, 01.22 PM IST
38 food items with misleading claims under scanner: GovernmentGovernment has identified 38 food items with misleading claims and further investigations are on by the food regulatory authority.
18 Dec, 2012, 07.41 PM IST
- Companies may have to back advertisement claims with proof
In a bid to protect consumer interest, the consumer affairs ministry has recommended setting up an investigative agency to collect data on ...
14 Jul, 2012, 07.32 AM IST
- Special purpose foods to come under govt scanner
Are slimming cereals, rejuvenating sports drinks and tooth-whitening chewing gums for real? Consumers are about to find out.
18 May, 2010, 12.00 AM IST