Dabur, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India rectify labels

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reported that multiple food businesses, such as Dabur India, Ferns N Petals, and Lotte India, have taken corrective actions following warnings related to labeling, product classification, and advertisement violations. Dabur faced scrutiny for distributing an Ayurvedic medicinal oil as an edible oil.

The company informed FSSAI that it has instructed online platforms to categorize the product under the correct Ayurvedic medicine category and is implementing similar updates on its website.

Lotte India Corporation was also reprimanded for using the "100%" claim, which has now been rectified, according to FSSAI. Ferns N Petals had received complaints regarding the labeling of a chocolate product containing hydrogenated vegetable fat, including the omission of necessary declarations and nutritional information. The company promptly amended its labels, including those for its Roasted Almond Chocolate.

Eat Better Ventures faced penalties for removing comparative and vegan claims after the regulator objected to "No Added Sugar" and comparative advertising involving regular ladoos and chocolates. Additionally, Om Sai Healthcare's Vedaflexa Capsules were flagged for regulatory compliance issues and promotional claims, including disease-related therapeutic or medicinal benefits. The company has started revising its marketing materials and website content, and has requested dealers to discontinue earlier promotional content.

FSSAI's actions followed regulatory notices and entailed withdrawal of claims, alterations to product packaging and labeling. In recent months, the regulatory body has taken measures against various food businesses for law violations, including energy drink manufacturers and alcoholic beverage producers.