FSSAI crackdown on labelling claims leaves packaged food makers seeking clearer rules
FSSAI intensifies enforcement over labelling and ingredient claims, issuing 9 notices as executives at Farmley, Moi Soi and Swiggy Instamart flag ambiguity in defining new-age ingredients. The regulator has reconstituted 21 scientific panels to build science-based standards.
FSSAI intensifies crackdown on packaged food makers over labelling and ingredient claims. Industry executives seek clearer definitions for new-age ingredients and categories, citing ambiguity impacting product development. Regulator reconstitutes 21 scientific panels for science-based standards.
Why this matters
Extends FSSAI's enforcement push after crackdowns forced food and D2C wellness brands to rewrite labels and drop health claims, and after opening consumer reporting on unsafe food via app amid Swiggy Instamart scrutiny.
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