Direct-to-consumer nutraceutical category at $1B faces credibility crisis from influencer misinformation and weak scientific validation, even as FSSAI formalises rules. HUL's ₹824 cr OZiva buyout for 49% stake marks institutional consolidation. Sector growing 10.5-13% YoY in FY26, with $23-85B potential by 2034 against under-2 products per person vs Japan's 350.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 6/4/2026, 1:06:50 PM

India's food safety regulator has sought an explanation from Blinkit after a consumer complaint of illness traced to a curd order on the platform. FSSAI cited repeated unhygienic food complaints and demanded an Action Taken Report under FSS Act provisions, escalating scrutiny on quick commerce fulfillment standards.

ET Retail · 6/1/2026, 8:01:58 AM

India's food safety regulator has demanded an Action Taken Report from Blinkit following a complaint of illness from curd ordered on the quick-commerce app. FSSAI flagged recurring hygiene complaints, citing a prior notice over poor-quality eggs sold on the platform.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/31/2026, 3:17:05 PM

Food regulator demands time-bound Action Taken Report from Blinkit under FSS Act Sections 26 and 27, citing rising complaints of unhygienic and spoiled food sold via the quick commerce app.

BL · Consumer & Economy · 5/31/2026, 2:45:00 PM

India's food safety regulator has sought an Action Taken Report from Blinkit following a consumer complaint linking spoiled curd to illness. The notice cites repeated complaints about unhygienic and spoiled food sold via the quick-commerce platform, escalating compliance pressure on Eternal-owned Blinkit.

NDTV Profit · 5/31/2026, 2:42:09 PM

India's food regulator has demanded an Action Taken Report from Blinkit under FSS Act provisions after a consumer fell ill from curd delivered via the platform. The notice cites repeated complaints of unhygienic food, raising compliance and trust risks for the quick-commerce category amid intensifying scrutiny of perishables handling.

ET Small Business · 5/31/2026, 1:49:44 PM

SC asked Centre, FSSAI and CAG to justify why a performance audit shouldn't probe licensing irregularities, weak enforcement and thin penalties under the 2006 Act. Outcome could reset compliance bar for FMCG, F&B and hospitality operators nationwide.

ET Hospitality · 5/30/2026, 7:52:41 AM

India's food safety regulator has issued a notice to IRCTC after a viral clip from the LTT-ERS Duronto (12223) exposed utensils being cleaned inside a train toilet, raising contamination concerns. The action follows a similar suo motu notice served to Blinkit over substandard eggs, signalling tighter FSSAI scrutiny of food handling across rail and quick-commerce channels.

NDTV Profit · 5/29/2026, 2:58:32 AM

Apex court asked Centre, FSSAI and CAG to justify why a performance audit should not be ordered, flagging licensing irregularities, lax enforcement and inadequate penalties on food business operators — a development with material compliance implications for packaged food, quick commerce and retail.

ET Small Business · 5/28/2026, 7:14:41 PM

Indian packaged food majors are voluntarily disclosing limited ingredient details on front packs while FSSAI's mandatory salt-sugar-fat labelling regulation remains pending after eight years. Health advocates flag the moves as fragmented and non-standardised, leaving consumers without comparable nutritional signals.

ET Retail · 5/27/2026, 5:24:30 AM

With mandatory front-of-pack labelling norms pending for eight years, PepsiCo, ITC, Nestle and iD Fresh Food have started voluntary callouts on sugar, salt, fats and preservatives across brands like Maggi, Milky Bar, Aashirvaad and Sunfeast Farmlite. Health advocates say piecemeal labels fall short without standardized warnings.

ET Small Business · 5/26/2026, 7:50:04 PM

An Entrackr investigation says five Swiggy listings in Sector 11, Gurugram share one FSSAI license (20821005002678), address and menu—diluting 1-star reviews, inflating selection, and raising questions on verification, ad fairness and partner-count metrics disclosed to investors of the listed platform.

Entrackr · 5/26/2026, 3:31:47 AM

The clean-label chocolate brand will revise packaging following an FSSAI show-cause notice triggered by rival Paul & Mike. The action signals tighter regulatory scrutiny of health claims across India's healthy snacking category, even as the brand's revenue jumped from Rs 64.9 cr in FY24 to Rs 215.8 cr in FY25.

NDTV Profit · 5/24/2026, 10:19:49 AM

Food processing ministry will seek extension of the Rs 10,000 crore PMFME scheme beyond Sept 2026, with higher 35% credit-linked subsidy ceilings, women and hilly-region preference, and GeM listings. Scheme has formalised 65,000 units and disbursed Rs 5,800 crore across 196,270 enterprises.

Financial Express · BrandWagon · 5/23/2026, 12:14:35 AM

The Karnataka High Court has stayed FSSAI's April 16 advisory restricting use of Ashwagandha leaves in food and health supplements, granting interim relief to eight companies including US-based Kerry Inc and Sami-Sabinsa. Petitioners argued FSSAI overstepped by curbing a 30-year-old supplement ingredient via advisory without amending regulations. Next hearing June 8.

ET Small Business · 5/20/2026, 12:16:59 PM

Maharashtra FDA now requires hotels, eateries and vendors to clearly label cheese analogue on menus, bills and price boards. A 10-day drive inspected 1,496 establishments; FSSAI is weighing a national rollout, putting QSR and casual dining margins under scrutiny.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/20/2026, 2:41:07 AM

India's food safety regulator has asked Blink Commerce to submit a detailed ATR within seven days following social-media complaints of rubbery, foul-smelling eggs. FSSAI invoked e-commerce operator liability under 2020 labelling rules and its December 2024 advisory, escalating compliance pressure on quick-commerce platforms.

ET Small Business · 5/15/2026, 11:02:22 AM

India's food regulator has issued a notice to Eternal-owned Blink Commerce under Section 27 of the FSS Act after social media complaints flagged quality issues with eggs sold on Blinkit. The quick-commerce platform must submit an action-taken report within seven days, putting fresh-category sourcing and QC under scrutiny.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/15/2026, 10:31:31 AM