The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is known for regulating the consumers and proprietors rights. On June 14, the food regulatory body issued notices to over 14 brands for misleading customers with false claims and using substandard ingredients. In the same league, the food authority has once again issued notices to over 14 food business operators (FBO) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims, labelling violations and other consumer complaints. FBOs are directed to take corrective measures on immeddiate basis. Take a look at the details. Pluckk Mango Fruit JuiceThe product prominently featured a “No Added Sugar” claim on the front of the pack. However, its ingredient list disclosed 51% mango pulp and 49% sugarcane juice.Natural PaneerThe brand used the name “Natural Paneer” on its packaging. FSSAI noted that this violates Schedule V of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2018.Gaur Healthy Food – Silken TofuThe product was flagged for using the unauthorised tagline “100% Veg” despite FSSAI advisories. It also featured unsubstantiated nutritional claims such as "rich in vitamins” without declaring specific values, along with prohibited therapeutic claims like "anti-cancer properties”.MasterChow Foods – Ramen NoodlesThe product was cited for using terms such as “100% Natural” and “Freshly Made” on its packaging. While it was marketed as being made with “high-quality organic flour”, the ingredients list identified the flour as conventional “premium quality white flour”.Ferrero India Private Limited – Kinder JoyThe product was questioned for prominently displaying the claim “Rich in Milk Solids”. According to the notice, the ingredient composition does not substantiate that milk solids form a predominant part of the confectionery item.ATOM PWR Whey XL by Medizen LabsThe product was flagged for allegedly misleading claims such as “Pure & Healthy” and “100% Authentic”. Its advertised benefits, including “Easy Digest” and “Rapid Recovery”, were found to lack the required scientific substantiation.Saffola Total Heart Pro Cooking OilThe product was cited for potentially misleading imagery and claims such as “Heart Pro”, which may suggest unauthorised heart-health benefits. Claims related to “Good Fats Balance” and “Losorb” were also flagged for requiring scientific evidence.ORVILLE – Mountain Bawarchi Buransh SquashThe label does not carry the mandatory declaration of Buransh pulp percentage. The packaging was also found to contain unapproved medicinal and disease-reduction claims.Nexa Industries – Alkaline Nutrient WaterThe brand name and category “Alkaline Nutrient Water” are not standardised under Indian food safety regulations. The product was also flagged for displaying unauthorised health-benefit claims.Raw Pressery – Alphonso Mango Fruit DrinkThe front label states that the product “contains naturally occurring sugars”. However, the ingredient list shows fructose as an added sugar.Incipro Gold Powder VanillaThis nutraceutical product was flagged for allegedly misleading claims that it contains 100% hydrolysed whey protein, neuro nutrients, and probiotic content.Himalayan Organics Korean GinsengThe supplement's claim to “support energy and performance” was termed misleading. FSSAI also noted that the recommended serving size exceeded permitted ingredient limits.BikanervalaAccording to the post, FSSAI also issued a notice to Bikanervala following a social media complaint regarding hygiene standards. The complaint alleged that a staff member was consuming food inside the kitchen or service area during operational hours. The company has been asked to investigate the matter, provide its standard operating procedures for employee hygiene, outline the corrective actions taken, and submit an Action Taken Report.Param Dairy Limited Param Dairy Limited also came under scrutiny following consumer complaints of fungal contamination in its dahi and rabri products supplied through IRCTC catering services. The regulator has instructed the company to provide details of its product sourcing and inventory management practices to help prevent the sale of expired goods.
FSSAI issues notices to 14 more food brands against misleading health claims and consumer complaints
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is known for regulating the consumers and proprietors rights. On June 14, the food regulatory body issued notices to over 14 brands for misleading customers with false claims and using substandard ingredients.










