FSSAI Files Legal Cases Against Nestlé India Over Infant Formula Violations
· Business · India Today, Moneycontrol, Economic Times
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestlé India Limited for alleged violations involving infant nutrition products, including misleading promotional claims and a biotin-related issue in one formula. The cases target NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, Lactogen Pro 1, and a follow-up formula, with FSSAI citing promotional claims like '5 HMOs' and 'Whey Protein' as non-compliant with FSSAI’s 2020 regulations. The authority also flagged a nutritional composition discrepancy in a follow-up formula sample. FSSAI examined promotional materials on e-commerce platforms and sought clarifications from Nestlé, which the company has not yet addressed in the public domain. The restrictions on infant food promotions aim to prevent misleading marketing that could influence feeding choices for newborns.
Why it matters
Parents and caregivers of infants are directly affected as these violations could undermine trust in Nestlé’s products, potentially leading to regulatory scrutiny or product recalls. The FSSAI’s action also sets a precedent for stricter enforcement of infant nutrition regulations, impacting the broader infant formula market in India.
Read the original report — India Today
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