Nestle India faces FSSAI action over '5 HMOs', 'easy-to-digest' whey claims in baby food
- On Friday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance involving its NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 infant nutrition products.
- According to FSSAI, both products violate Regulation 4 of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2020. The regulator also cited Section 3 of the Infant Milk Substitutes, Feeding Bottles and Infant Foods Act, 1992, which prohibits their advertisement and promotion.
- FSSAI flagged promotional claims for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 relating to "5 HMOs" and Whey Protein, while also questioning Lactogen Pro 1's claim that its Whey Protein was easy to digest.
- Separately, laboratory analysis found a follow-up formula manufactured by Nestle India did not conform to prescribed biotin requirements under the 2020 regulations. The sample was subsequently sent for re-analysis.
- Following the alleged violations, FSSAI filed 3 separate adjudication cases against Nestle India in relation to the products. The action covers promotional claim contraventions and laboratory findings concerning biotin content.
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FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestlé India over Infant Nutrition Products; Flags Promotional Claims
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action against Nestlé India Ltd for alleged violations of food safety regulations related to its infant nutrition products, the regulator said on Friday. Business News | FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestlé India over Infant Nutrition Products; Flags Promotional Claims.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated legal action against Nestlé India Ltd.'s infant formula milk products. Promotional claims for the company's NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 products have been found to be in violation of regulations.
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