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FSSAI enforcement expands to hygiene and labeling disputes

Overview

From June through August 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) intensified enforcement across the food, beverage, and alcohol sectors. Early actions targeted insect contamination in noodles, hygiene breaches at fast-food outlets, and vague health claims. In July, the regulator ordered six energy-drink makers to drop the term ‘energy drink,’ a directive the firms complied with. The crackdown expanded to alcoholic spirits when the FSSAI flagged Diageo’s Royal Challenge whisky for misleading maturation claims. By early August, the regulator prohibited the sale of ten whisky and rum products—including brands from Diageo’s United Spirits, Inbrew Beverages, Mohan Rocky Springwater, and Associated Alcohol & Breweries—after laboratory tests revealed the use of artificial or nature-identical flavours to mimic spirits. The FSSAI labeled these products ‘sub-standard’ and ordered them to be relabeled as ‘rum-flavoured spirit’ or ‘whisky-flavoured spirit.’ In mid-August, Diageo reached an agreement to reformulate several brands, including McDowell’s No. 1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum, Antiquity Blue, and Royal Challenge, to resolve the dispute and lift existing bans. Meanwhile, legal challenges regarding food labeling intensified. The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to ITC Limited regarding disputed ‘100%’ claims on Aashirvaad MP Chakki Atta packaging. In early September, FSSAI enforcement expanded to include major hygiene and misbranding violations. In Rajasthan, the regulator ordered CG Foods India to halt production of its ‘Veg Bhujia Namkeen’ line after inspectors found workers reprocessing broken noodles from the factory floor without heat treatment; approximately 32,000 kg of goods, including expired and unlicensed ‘Wai-Wai’ variants, were seized. Simultaneously, in Bengaluru, authorities ordered the destruction of 3.7 metric tonnes of expired infant nutrition products from British Lifesciences Private Limited. Legal battles over nutritional labeling have also escalated in the Supreme Court.

Entities

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) · Supreme Court of India · Delhi High Court · Royal Challenge

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 7 SOURCES] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a warning to Diageo regarding misleading maturation claims on Royal Challenge Whisky labels.
[● 7 SOURCES] FSSAI prohibited sales of Diageo's Royal Challenge and Antiquity Blue Whisky, and Inbrew's Bagpiper Deluxe and Old Cask Deluxe, due to the use of artificial flavoring.
[● 5 SOURCES] FSSAI issued a prohibition order directing Dabur India Ltd to immediately cease sale of food products carrying misleading “100%” claims.
[● 5 SOURCES] FSSAI said such claims violate the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising & Claims) Regulations 2018.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to ITC Limited, preventing the FSSAI from cancelling its food licence. www.latestly.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The FSSAI alleges that claims such as ‘100% Atta’ and ‘100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat’ on Aashirvaad MP Chakki Atta are misleading. www.latestly.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] In May 2025, the FSSAI issued an advisory requesting food companies to stop using ‘100%’ claims on labels and advertisements. www.latestly.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.news18.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The court has scheduled the next hearing for September 9. www.latestly.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.news18.com

Timeline

5 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
India food labeling dispute reaches Supreme Court
Indian health activists have challenged a government food labeling proposal in the Supreme Court, arguing that requiring two high-nutrient thresholds for warnings creates a loophole for unhealthy products.
9 days ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
FSSAI suspends Wai Wai factory production and seizes infant food
India's FSSAI has suspended production at a CG Foods India factory in Rajasthan over hygiene violations and seized 3.7 tonnes of misbranded infant food from a Bengaluru firm.
12 days ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
India proposes warning labels for high-sugar and high-fat packaged foods
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has proposed red hexagonal warning labels for packaged foods high in salt, sugar, or saturated fat following Supreme Court pressure and public health concerns.
16 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
India food labelling dispute reaches Supreme Court
India's Supreme Court is scrutinizing the FSSAI's decision to replace colorful nutritional warning labels with black-and-white tables, amid health concerns and industry debate.
18 days ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
ITC Limited receives interim relief from Delhi HC in FSSAI labeling dispute
The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order to cancel ITC Limited's food licence regarding ‘100%’ claims on its Aashirvaad Atta products. The case will be heard again on September 9.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
FSSAI issues 150+ notices to major food brands over labelling violations
India's FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to major brands like Nestle and Coca-Cola for misleading claims and labelling violations, alongside regional crackdowns on food adulteration.
23 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
FSSAI forces six food brands to remove misleading “100%” claims
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has prompted six companies, including Amway India and Emami, to remove misleading “100%” claims from product labels and advertisements to prevent consumer deception.
25 days ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Diageo to reformulate whisky and rum brands in India
Diageo will reformulate popular whisky and rum brands in India to comply with FSSAI regulations regarding added flavors and labeling, potentially lifting recent bans on its products.
29 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
FSSAI notices prompt food companies to correct misleading claims
Following FSSAI notices, several Indian food companies have revised labels and withdrawn products to correct misleading claims. The regulator also warned influencers against promoting unverified health benefits
30 days ago

[POLITICS] 7 sources
Supreme Court questions FSSAI over delay in food warning labels
The Indian Supreme Court has criticized FSSAI for delaying front-of-pack warning labels on unhealthy foods, questioning if corporate pressure is influencing the regulator's decisions.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Dabur wins Delhi High Court stay on FSSAI ban of “100%” product claims
Delhi High Court stayed FSSAI’s ban on Dabur’s “100%” product claims, citing lack of hearing and a prima facie case; the stay lasts until the Aug 24 hearing.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 19 sources
FSSAI intensifies crackdown on food safety and labeling violations in India
India's FSSAI and state FDAs are conducting major crackdowns on food and liquor companies for misleading labeling, hygiene violations, and adulteration, triggering multiple legal challenges in court.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Dabur India challenges FSSAI ban on ‘100% Pure’ food claims in Delhi High Court
Dabur India contests an FSSAI order banning its “100 %” food claims, arguing lack of due process; the Delhi High Court has stayed the prohibition while the regulator says the claims are misleading.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
India's FSSAI bans ten whisky and rum brands for artificial flavouring
India's FSSAI bans ten whisky and rum brands for using artificial flavours that mimic the drinks, deeming them sub‑standard and mislabelled; major producers plan legal challenges.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
India's FSSAI orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster to drop 'energy drink' label
India’s FSSAI has ordered Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to remove the ‘energy drink’ label within 90 days, citing lack of standards and potential consumer mis‑leading, with firms agreeing to comply after
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
India's food label recalls and global smart packaging push tighter regulatory compliance
India's food firms face recalls over label errors as FSSAI tightens rules, while global FMCG brands adopt smart packaging for traceability and regulatory compliance despite cost and consumer scepticism.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 17 sources
Swiggy Instamart hit with nine FSSAI notices over alleged unsafe food
FSSAI has served Swiggy Instamart nine notices for alleged expired, spoiled and contaminated food, ordering a compliance report and warning of legal action if unaddressed.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
India's FSSAI issues notices to liquor makers over added flavours, age claims
India's FSSAI has issued notices to liquor makers for unauthorised flavours and misleading age claims, and to six major beverage brands for mislabeling non‑alcoholic drinks as energy drinks.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Heritage Foods cited by Indian regulator for misleading ‘Fresh Paneer’ and ‘Healthy’ claims
India's food regulator FSSAI has warned Heritage Foods for using “Fresh” and “Healthy” on its paneer product, deeming the claims misleading and ordering a response within a week.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
India's FSSAI issues notices to six energy‑drink brands over misleading claims
India's FSSAI has warned six energy‑drink makers, including Red Bull and PepsiCo India, for using unapproved “energy drink” labels and health claims, ordering corrective action.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
India's food regulator FSSAI issues notices to six energy‑drink brands
India's FSSAI has issued notices to six energy‑drink makers—including Red Bull and PepsiCo India—over misbranding and prohibited health claims, urging label corrections.
3 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
India's Food Regulator FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Labels
India's FSSAI has warned over ten firms for misleading health claims and banned “100 %” label claims, forcing costly packaging changes across the food industry.
3 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
India's food regulator cracks down on brands and adulterated milk supply
India's FSSAI issued notices to food brands for misleading claims and busted a network supplying unlicensed, possibly adulterated milk to Bengaluru, citing health risks.
3 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
India's Food Safety Authority Cracks Down on Misleading Health Labels
India's FSSAI has flagged dozens of brands for misleading “healthy,” “organic,” and “vegan” claims, demanding stricter label compliance amid wider concerns over food‑safety enforcement.
3 months ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
India's FSSAI issues notices to food brands for misleading label claims
India's FSSAI sent notices to dozens of food brands for misleading health, organic and vegan claims, demanding compliance with labelling laws.
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
FSSAI Issues Notice to Nestlé India Over Insect Findings in Maggi Noodles
India’s food regulator FSSAI has issued a notice to Nestlé India over insect findings in a Maggi noodle packet, prompting a 3% share dip and a compliance review of the brand that accounts for 30% of the company
3 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Nestlé and other Indian brands face FSSAI action over insect contamination claims
FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé, KFC, Flipkart and Open Secret after social‑media claims of insects in Maggi noodles and dates, demanding detailed corrective reports.

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