FSSAI notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over ‘misleading claims’ in products

FSSAI notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over ‘misleading claims’ in products left A view of the Nestle logo. File Reuters Reuters DENIS BALIBOUSE FILE PHOTO: A view of the logo during the Annual General Meeting of Nestle in Ecublens near Lausanne, Switzerland, April 18, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo The companies have been asked to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements New Delhi The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over “misleading claims” in certain products and has asked the companies to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements.

In a social media post, the FSSAI said notices were sent to Nestle India for misleading claims and non-compliant promotions involving two food products ‘Lactogen Pro 1 Powder’ and ‘Nan Excella Pro Stage 1’. FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose, fructose in foods for infants up to six months FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose, fructose in foods for infants up to six months Later, govt issues release stating that an infant getting early exposure to added sugars is a public health concern because of its potential implications for the development of dietary preferences and long-term dietary habits FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose, fructose in foods for infants up to six months storyline 1 The regulator also issued notice to Zydus Wellness Product Ltd citing misleading claims and advertisement on its food product Complan.

In the notice issued for Lactogen Pro 1 powder, the FSSAI said the company has claimed, in its labelling and advertisement material, that the product “contains whey protein, which is a part of milk protein that is easy to digest”. The food safety regulator has asked Nestle to furnish scientific substantiation for the claim regarding whey protein being easy to digest. In the product Nan Excella Pro Stage 1, the FSSAI said that the claim “5 HMOs [human milk oligosaccharides] helps support normal immune system” was considered to imply that the product was suitable for supporting the immune system.

“The claim was considered non-compliant with provisions prohibiting claims relating to the prevention, alleviation, treatment or cure of any disease, disorder or particular physiological condition, unless specifically permitted under applicable regulations,” the regulator said. Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food The State will strengthen all legal measures to curb unhealthy eating habits among children and prevent excessive consumption of junk food, says Health Minister K.

Muraleedharan Keralam seeks FSSAI clarity on high fat, sugar, salt food storyline 1 In the case of Complan, the FSSAI said the product label displays images of two children and claims include “2X Faster Growth”, “Supports Concentration and Memory” and “Pro Immunity+ 34 Vital Nutrients”. The claims were found to be in violation of the FSS (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018.

The regulator has asked Zydus to provide scientific justification for such claims. The advertisement claim “Growth Comes in 4 Flavours” was found to violate regulations of the FSS (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The companies have been directed to show cause within the stipulated period as to why action should not be taken against them, the regulator said.