Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues notices to food business operators for misleading claims

Key facts

• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for claims that may not comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
• Heritage Foods Limited was flagged for using the term Fresh Paneer in violation of Schedule V and the term Healthy in Healthy Happiness contrary to Regulation 83 of the Food Safety and Standards Advertising and Claims Regulations, 2018.
• Dia Foods received a notice regarding its La Casa Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Spread for misleading claims including All Natural, 100% Organic, and Vegan without required FSSAI licence endorsements.
• Cipzer Nutraceuticals was issued a notice for claims on its Juice Capsules including FSSAI Approved, Boost your immune system, Remove toxins from your body, and Made with Organic Vegetables.
• The FSSAI noted that Cipzer Nutraceuticals failed to display the Jaivik Bharat logo for organic claims and lacked scientific substantiation for health-related claims.
• The regulator highlighted that Cipzer Nutraceuticals' packaging featured images of tomato, cucumber, broccoli, cabbage, and coriander, which were not declared in the product's ingredient list.