FSSAI notices Lotte India, Ferns N Petals, Kubera Foods over misleading label claims

India's food regulator issued notices to Lotte India, Ferns N Petals and Kubera Foods for misleading claims and non-compliant labels, including '100% vegetarian' and '100% natural' assertions. Firms have 7 days to explain before action under the FSS Act.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 09:24 IST · Source ET Retail · Updated

FSSAI issued notices to Lotte India, Ferns N Petals and Kubera Foods for misleading labelling claims and non-compliant labels on various food products, giving 7 days to explain before action under the FSS Act.

Why this matters

Extends FSSAI's widening crackdown on misleading label claims, following recent notices to F&B brands over 'fresh' and 'organic' assertions and earlier notices to Lotte, Kubera and Ferns N Petals.

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