FSSAI issues notice to Nestlé India, HUL regarding misleading products and non-compliance; What are the claims? | Today’s news

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Nestlé India over alleged violations involving two of their products, PTI reported. Regulatory authorities have identified compliance issues related to a specific Horlicks product, as well as approval and labeling irregularities related to a specialty nutritional powder.

Notice of FSSAI issues for HUL, Nestle India

The notice from the regulatory authorities is related to Hindustan Unilever’s Horlicks Plus chocolate nutritional drink for women 400 gm, PTI reported.

What are misleading claims?

In a post on Saturday, X FSSAI said the two companies have been issued notices “for misleading claims and non-compliance”.

“Claims such as ‘Nutrition for strong bones’, ‘Clinically proven to help improve bone strength in 6 months’ and ‘Improves bone health’ were found to be misleading or non-compliant with applicable regulations,” FSSAI said.

The regulator also issued notices to Nestle India, Schreiber Dynamix Dairies Private Ltd and Lotus Dairy Products Pvt Ltd for non-compliance. The concerns relate to its “Nescafe Ready-to-Drink” products.

(this is a developing story)