Indian food safety authorities have taken decisive action against prominent food businesses over misleading health claims and packaging practices. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India served notices to companies including Mondelez India, pointing out that health claims associated with products like Bournvita failed to meet regulatory standards.
Regulator Crackdown on Misleading Claims
According to updates shared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, major food business operators initiated immediate corrective measures following the regulatory notices. These steps included removing misleading claims printed on product labels and updating product packaging. In the case of Mondelez India Foods Private Limited, the regulator observed that the company had made confusing nutritional comparisons and health-related claims.
Action Across E-Commerce and Other Brands
Following the regulatory intervention, Mondelez removed the contested claims and advertisements from e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance. Other entities such as Sapiens Labs and Kerala-based Zooju Foods also removed their misleading promotional statements. Vichi Agro Products Private Limited received a notice regarding a misleading trade name, and Flipkart subsequently informed the regulator that the product had been removed from its online platform.
Amway Packaging Revisions and X-S Drink Changes
Amway India Enterprises was found violating regulations by using the term one hundred percent in a misleading manner within product names such as one hundred percent pure coconut oil. Responding to the regulatory advice, Amway confirmed it voluntarily removed the term from its packaging and promotional materials. Additionally, Amway India Enterprises stopped using the term Energy Drink on its X-S product range, stating that the updated packaging will roll out during the next production cycle in August 2026.
Restaurant Licenses Suspended in Maharashtra
In a separate enforcement drive, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of four food establishments, including a South Mumbai restaurant, due to violations of food safety and hygiene standards. During inspections across the state covering 37 hotels, restaurants, and food businesses, authorities issued improvement notices to 31 establishments while suspending licenses for four.
Establishments Facing License Suspension
The penalized venues include Ayub's restaurant located in the Fort area of Mumbai, Messrs Sankalp Mahila Audyogik Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha Limited in Kurla, Berhampur Jalebi Center in Nagpur, and Step In Restaurant in Nagpur. State authorities continue to monitor food service providers to ensure strict adherence to hygiene protocols.
