FSSAI notice impact: Dabur, Ferns N Petals, four other firms rectify mistakes
FSSAI informed the public about the 'corrective action taken by FBOs (food business operators) post notices issued by the regulator.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently issued notices to six companies for misleading labels, claims and advertisements. In response, major food businesses have taken prompt corrective measures to ensure consumer safety and compliance with regulations.
Dabur India was selling an ayurvedic proprietary medicinal oil as edible oil. The company has informed that it has directed e-commerce platforms to list the product under the appropriate category of ayurvedic proprietary medicine, and is working to list it correctly on its own website.
Lotte India removed 100% claims on product labels. Ferns N Petals had several violations, including the presence of hydrogenated vegetable fat in their chocolate product instead of cocoa butter, and failure to declare the Recommended Dietary Allowance values. The company has taken corrective measures and rectified the labels of all products, including Roasted Almond Chocolate.
Eat Better Ventures removed comparative and vegan claims from their products. Om Sai Healthcare is revising their marketing materials and website content, and has assured FSSAI that they will not use misleading advertisements and claims in the future. FSSAI emphasized that regulatory oversight is driving accountability in the food industry.
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- Dabur, Ferns N Petals, Lotte India rectify labels economictimes.indiatimes.com
