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 action against Nestle India: Three cases filed over infant nutrition claims and biotin non-compliance
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FSSAI begins legal action against Nestle India over baby food
New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Friday, September 18, said it has initiated legal action against Nestle India for alleged violations of rules in three infant nutrition products, but the FMCG major asserted that it was ‘fully compliant’ with applicable regulations. The legal action has been initiated with respect to NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Sto…
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