FSSAI Issues Notices to Nestle and Hindustan Unilever Over Health Claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued regulatory notices to Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever for allegedly making misleading nutritional and health claims on dietary supplements. These actions are part of a broader enforcement campaign by Indian authorities to target misleading food labels and ensure consumer safety across food producers and e-commerce platforms.

Nestle India is accused of marketing its Resource Renal Vanilla Flavour Powder without prior approval and failing to include required vegetarian or non-vegetarian labeling. The company did not immediately respond to the allegations.

Hindustun Unilever faces scrutiny over claims regarding happy birth weight for Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar, as well as claims regarding bone and muscle health for Horlicks Women’s Plus. The company rejected the allegations and pledged to provide scientific evidence of its compliance with safety and labeling standards.