Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several brands over misleading claims & labelling violations in packaged products. The companies have been directed to show cause as to why not action shall be initiated against them.
Notice issued regarding utilization of non-compliant pre-printed labels without prior approval and non-compliances observed in the labelling and claims made on various products marketed by Lotte India Corporation Private Limited.
FSSAI said the company utilized non-compliant pre-printed labels bearing the old company name “Lotte India Corporation Limited” without obtaining prior approval.
Lotte Choco Pie with Rich Marshmallow, Lotte Choco Pie Real Orange and Lotte Choco Pie Choco Burst bear the claim “100% Vegetarian”, which has been found to be misleading, it said.
Further, PEPERO Crunchy Biscuit Sticks Carton and PEPERO Original Biscuit Sticks do not provide nutritional information in the prescribed manner as required under the FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulations.
LOLLY BLISS Lollipop (Orange, Strawberry & Kaccha Mango Flavours) do not comply with vitamins level under the provisions of the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations.
FRUITZ Eclairs (Mango, Orange and Strawberry Flavours) bear a product name that is likely to create a misleading impression since the products do not contain fruits. Further, the mandatory disclaimer for the brand/trade name, as required under the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, has not been provided on the front of the pack.
in the case of Kubera Foods, FSSAI has issued a notice over misleading claims on its product ‘Soft and Fresh Cream Bun Pineapple’. The regulator said the front-of-pack claims 100 per cent natural and No preservatives, colours and flavours while the product label declares preservative, synthetic food colour and added flavouring substances.
The claims ‘pure’, ‘ fresh’ and’ natural’ are in violation of the law.Lastly, regarding Ferns N Petals Pvt Ltd, the FSSAI said it has issued a notice over misleading claims and labelling of a product named ‘roasted almond chocolate’.
FSSAI Issues Notices to Lotte India, FNP And Kubera Foods Over Misleading Product Claims
