# India food safety regulatory enforcement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-food-safety-regulatory-enforcement > Updated: 2026-10-21T15:17:08.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 5. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny regarding nutritional claims, hygiene, and supply chain integrity. Enforcement has expanded to include specific legal actions against manufacturers for serious safety violations. Recent legal proceedings include the prosecution of Surya Food & Agro Ltd for allegedly using cattle feed bran in biscuits and facing hygiene deficiencies that led to a license suspension. Dodla Dairy Limited is facing action after laboratory tests indicated its full cream milk contained detergent or caustic soda, while UEIR Organic Foods Pvt Ltd was sanctioned after organic raisins were found to have pesticide residues exceeding permitted limits. Other businesses, including Narpadham Foods and Sun Ridges Health Carers, have received show-cause notices, and the license of Bala Ji Food Products has been suspended. Regulatory focus has also expanded to include major FMCG companies regarding misleading health claims. FSSAI issued notices to Nestle India for selling a kidney disease management powder without required regulatory approval and for missing mandatory vegetarian/non-vegetarian symbols. Additionally, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) received a notice concerning potentially misleading claims regarding muscle health and birth weight on its Horlicks products, specifically Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar. New enforcement actions have targeted infant nutrition products, where the regulator identified unsubstantiated assertions regarding immunity, digestion, and brain development. Scrutiny has also extended to quick-commerce platform Zepto following complaints regarding the delivery of expired gram flour. In a recent development, FSSAI issued a notice to Nestle India demanding scientific evidence to support digestibility claims for its Lactogen Pro 1 infant formula, specifically addressing marketing that describes whey protein as ‘easy to digest.’ The regulator noted that this action does not establish the claim is false, but requires documentation to ensure compliance. Scrutiny also extends to Nan Excella Pro Stage 1 and Complan. ## Claims - Surya Food & Agro used bran intended for cattle feed as a raw material for fiber in Priyagold biscuits. (corroborated by 11 sources) - A sample of full cream milk from Dodla Dairy was found unsafe due to the presence of detergent or caustic soda. (corroborated by 11 sources) - An inspection of Surya Food & Agro revealed deficiencies in plant hygiene, pest control, and raw material storage. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated prosecution proceedings against Surya Food & Agro Ltd. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Legal proceedings have been initiated against Dodla Dairy Limited for food safety violations. (corroborated by 9 sources) - UEIR Organic Foods Pvt Ltd is facing legal proceedings for serious food safety violations. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Pesticide residues were detected in yellow raisins sold by UEIR Organic Foods. (corroborated by 9 sources) - FSSAI issued an advisory for food businesses to maintain temperature controls for perishable items like meat, fish, and paneer. (corroborated by 6 sources) - FSSAI issued notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading health claims and regulatory non-compliances. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Nestle India receives regulatory notice over infant formula claims India's food regulator, FSSAI, has demanded scientific evidence from Nestle India to substantiate claims that its Lactogen Pro 1 infant formula contains easy-to-digest whey protein. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nestle-india-receives-regulatory-notice-over-infant-formula-claims ### 2026-10-19: FSSAI issues notices to food companies and Zepto over misleading claims India's FSSAI has issued show-cause notices to Zepto and various food brands over misleading health claims, expired products, and non-compliant labeling of infant nutrition and nutraceuticals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-issues-notices-to-food-companies-and-zepto-over-misleading-claims ### 2026-10-17: FSSAI initiates legal action against multiple food companies for safety violations FSSAI has initiated legal proceedings against Surya Food & Agro, Dodla Dairy, and UEIR Organic Foods for food safety violations, while issuing notices to HUL and Nestle India over misleading claims. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-initiates-legal-action-against-surya-food-agro-and-others ### 2026-10-15: India intensifies food safety oversight and adulteration crackdowns India's food regulator, FSSAI, is intensifying oversight across the supply chain, targeting food adulteration, misleading advertising, and increasing compliance requirements for e-commerce and quick-commerce. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-expands-regulatory-oversight-across-indias-food-supply-chain ### 2026-10-09: FSSAI issues notices to Dr. Reddy’s, Nestlé, and e-commerce platforms India's FSSAI has issued notices to Dr. Reddy’s, Nestlé Health Science, Amazon, and Flipkart over allegedly misleading claims regarding protein intake and muscle health benefits. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fssai-issues-notices-to-dr-reddys-nestl-and-e-commerce-platforms --- Cite as: India food safety regulatory enforcement. 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