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FSSAI Suspends Westend Agro Products Licence for Altering Expiry Dates and Label Fraud
India's food safety regulator FSSAI suspended the licence of Westend Agro Products after an inspection revealed systematic alteration of manufacturing and expiry dates, batch numbers, and misleading label declarations including false organic claims. The regulator also seized printing machinery and materials used for forgery. The action follows a consumer complaint and is part of a broader crackdown on misleading labelling and sub-standard food across India.
Regulations & Compliance Parliamentary Panel Directs FSSAI to Notify Front-of-Pack Labelling Rules Within Time Frame
A parliamentary committee has directed the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to finalise and notify the Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) regulations on a time-bound basis. The panel also recommended mandatory front-of-pack declarations for added sugar in all foods marketed to infants and children, with colour-coded indicators or warning labels for high-sugar products.
Regulations & Compliance Heritage Foods Responds to FSSAI Notice Over 'Fresh Paneer' Labelling Claim
Heritage Foods Ltd has responded to a notice from India's FSSAI challenging the 'Fresh Paneer' claim on its product. The company explained that the term refers to the product's fresh, refrigerated and preservative-free nature. It affirmed that all mandatory label declarations are present.
FSSAI Issues Notices to Heritage, La Casa, Cipzer Over Misleading Food Claims
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading claims and labelling violations. Brands targeted include 'Heritage Fresh Paneer', 'La Casa vegan hazelnut chocolate spread', and 'Cipzer Nutraceuticals juice capsules'. The regulator also previously warned energy drink makers about unauthorised functional claims.
Regulations & Compliance FSSAI Issues Notice to Heritage Foods Over Misleading 'Fresh Paneer' Claims Under FSS Act
India's food regulator FSSAI has issued a notice to Heritage Foods Ltd for misleading claims on its 'Fresh Paneer' product, stating the term 'Fresh' does not comply with Schedule V conditions. The company has 7 days to explain why action should not be taken under the FSS Act, 2006. The notice also flags the use of 'Healthy' in the trademark as non-compliant with Advertising and Claims Regulations.