{
  "id": 1300655,
  "title": "FSSAI says six food companies rectified misleading claims, trade marks after its crackdown",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/fssai-says-six-food-companies-rectified-misleading-claims-trade-marks",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:09:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/fssai-says-6-food-companies-rectified-misleading-claims-trade-marks-after-its-crackdown/article71352810.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on August 16, 2026 that six food companies have taken corrective actions following notices for violating food labeling laws. The regulator informed via a social media post that these companies have withdrawn misleading label claims and revised product packaging to ensure compliance and consumer safety. Measures include Livyor Ventures Pvt. Ltd. withdrawing its claim that its Roasted Edamame Beans were both vegan and healthy, due to unintentional errors in labeling. Honest Innovations For You Pvt. Ltd. and Heliostone Specialities Pvt. Ltd. changed their misleading trademarks, while Rajasthan Agro and General Industries removed all misleading claims and stopped using the PPM. Iota Nanotechnology Pvt. Ltd. removed misleading claims from its water product and ceased production of non-standardized water. Panchamurtha Industries Pvt. Ltd. delisted an electrolyte drink from its website. These actions reflect FSSAI's ongoing efforts to enforce regulations and protect consumers, following previous crackdowns on energy drinks and alcoholic beverages.",
  "summary": "In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that six Food Business Operators (FBOs) have taken prompt corrective actions following notices from the regulator",
  "key_points": [
    "FSSAI announced on August 16, 2026, that six food companies corrected misleading claims.",
    "Companies withdrew false label claims and revised packaging for consumer safety.",
    "Actions reflect FSSAI's efforts to enforce regulations and protect consumers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}