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FSSAI Pulls Up SAJ Food Products Over Eat Fit Claims 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to SAJ Food Products Pvt. Ltd. after receiving a consumer complaint alleging misleading claims on the packaging of its Eat Fit Digestive Biscuits. FSSAI Challenges ‘100% Atta’ Claim FSSAI found that the product displays “100% Atta” on the front of

Buying Packaged Food? FSSAI Says Check These Five Details First 0

FSSAI Promotes Smart Label Reading The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products, stressing that attractive packaging and marketing claims do not always reflect a product’s nutritional quality or safety. In a recent awareness post, the regulator encouraged consumers to follow

Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds 0

Key Update Artificial flavours, colours, and additives are present in a large number of packaged foods sold in India, according to a new report that analysed more than 23,000 food and beverage products across the country. The report, released by NatFirst and its nutrition platform TruthIn, examined over 25 food categories using AI-based analysis tools.

The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 18, 2026
Key Update Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth is facing growing scrutiny after regulators, competitors, and influencers questioned some of its product claims and marketing practices. Founded in 2019 by Shashank Mehta, the company built its brand around ingredient transparency and “honest” food products aimed at health-conscious consumers. FSSAI Questions Product Claims The Food Safety
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FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 16, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a clear legal definition for “minimally processed” foods to stop misleading marketing claims. The regulator aims to prevent manufacturers from promoting heavily altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. FSSAI Lists Approved Processing Methods Under the 2026
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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,
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