India’s food regulator has filed three adjudication cases against Nestle India over its infant-nutrition products. The FSSAI flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 (relating to ‘5HMOs’ and ‘Whey Protein’) and Lactogen Pro 1 (describing whey protein as easy to digest), and found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming on biotin content after re-analysis. These are adjudication proceedings; no penalty has been imposed and Nestle is yet to be heard.
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by the master licensee of the VIMAL brand challenging a show cause notice issued by the Maharashtra FDA to three brand ambassadors, holding that neither the location of FSSAI in Delhi nor the petitioner’s own base there could confer territorial jurisdiction. The merits were left untouched.
Pushing the Centre on packaged-food warning labels, the Supreme Court welcomed the FSSAI’s proposed “red hexagon” HIGH FAT / SUGAR / SALT front-of-pack warning but flagged gaps in its phasing, thresholds and timeline, and put 13 pointed questions to the regulator, framing the exercise as part of the right to health under Article 21. New […]
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the FSSAI to implement front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged foods to encourage healthier choices and address the obesity crisis. Milind Deora supports this initiative, emphasizing the need for regulations on both foreign and Indian unhealthy snacks. The Union Health Ministry backs these efforts to modify dietary habits nationwide.
The Central Government of India informed the Delhi High Court that food companies cannot label products as ‘100% fruit juice’ due to misleading implications under food laws. This follows Dabur’s challenge against the FSSAI’s directive to eliminate such labels, as the actual ingredients include water and concentrates, not pure juice.
The Supreme Court of India has given the Central Government three months to finalize new food labelling rules, ensuring clearer nutritional information on packaged items. This decision, influenced by a Public Interest Litigation, aims to aid consumers in making healthier choices and address public health concerns regarding processed foods and non-communicable diseases.
New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court has asked for a response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and other authorities regarding a plea seeking the closure of slaughterhouses near Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The petition argues that these establishments pose a serious risk of bird strikes, which endanger the safety of passengers and aircraft.