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misleading claims
Regulations & Compliance FSSAI Bars Dabur From Selling Products With '100%' Claims, Cites Misleading Labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Dabur India Limited from selling food products carrying '100 per cent' claims, saying the labels are ambiguous, unverifiable and likely to mislead consumers. The order covers honey, cow ghee, edible oils, apple cider vinegar and other items, and Dabur must submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days.
Regulations & Compliance 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.
Regulations & Compliance CCPA Fines Storia Foods and English Oven Rs 1 Lakh Each for Misleading '100%' Claims on Food Labels
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Storia Foods and Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities (English Oven) Rs 1 lakh each for misleading '100%' claims on product packaging. The CCPA directed both companies to immediately remove deceptive claims from all platforms, including websites and e-commerce sites, under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.
Regulations & Compliance Beauty Pie LED Mask Ad Banned for Misleading Claims
The Advertising Standards Authority banned Beauty Pie's LED mask ad for misleading anti-wrinkle claims. The ad lacked robust evidence to support its claims of wrinkle reduction.
Regulations & Compliance CCPA fines Vajiram & Ravi Rs 7 lakh for misleading claims
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