{
  "id": 7268806,
  "title": "For India's FMCG brands, every word matters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/for-indias-fmcg-brands-every-word-matters",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/fssai-crackdown-on-misleading-food-claims-fmcg-companies-face-scrutiny/articleshow/134234919.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India's FMCG brands face a growing focus on their product labels and claims. Companies like Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Mondelez India and Abbott India have been issued over 150 notices by FSSAI for misleading advertisements and non-compliant labeling. The regulator is proposing a front-of-pack warning system for products high in saturated fat, sugar and salt. Lawyers caution that absolute claims such as \"100% Organic\" or \"No Sugar\" are facing increased scrutiny. Companies must obtain third-party verification for their claims and ensure they are accurate, evidence-based and compliant with regulations. Failure to do so can result in penalties and damage to brand reputation. Compliance and label claims are now high-level discussions for executives and board members, with some companies reallocating marketing budgets to improve regulatory compliance.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "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."
}