FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims and non-compliances
India's food safety authority has issued notices to leading FMCG companies over alleged misleading promotional claims and regulatory non-compliances.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India announced on Saturday that it has issued regulatory notices to prominent fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers, including Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. The action follows allegations of misleading claims and regulatory non-compliances concerning certain nutrition products sold by the companies. The regulator shared details of the enforcement measures publicly on the social media platform X.[1][2]
Among the actions taken, the food regulator stated that Nestle India was served a notice specifically regarding its Nestle Resource Renal Vanilla Flavour Powder. The product is intended for the dietary management of individuals with conservatively treated chronic kidney disease. According to the authority, a thorough examination of a complaint, product labels, advertisements, and e-commerce listings uncovered multiple instances of non-compliance.[1][2]
The authority stressed that specialized nutrition products designed for dietary management require prior approval under the Food Safety framework before being marketed. Both Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever Ltd were cited by the regulator as part of this broader scrutiny into compliance with dietary product standards, advertising guidelines, and statutory regulatory requirements.[1][2]
