Nestle, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola among firms facing FSSAI action over misleading advertisements

FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to major food companies, including Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. The regulator also took action against e-commerce platforms, restaurants and beverage manufacturers for alleged non-compliance

New Delhi: Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday informed that it has issued 150 notices to food companies, including major brands Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and non-compliance with labelling regulations.

In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared an update on its enforcement action taken against major brands in recent months.

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“Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances,” the FSSAI said.

The regulator shared the list of a few major brands against whom action has been taken.

These are Nestle India, PepsiCo, Abbott India Ltd, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India Pvt Ltd, Hell Energy Pvt Ltd, Mondelez India, Coca-Cola India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue Inc.

In the past few months, the FSSAI said it has taken action against various food business operators (FBOs) for serious violations of its laws and regulations.

The regulator has cracked down on energy drink and alcoholic beverage makers.

Elaborating on its recent actions, the FSSAI said it has seized products of many companies due to violations.

As many as 12 notices have been sent to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart.

“One Amazon warehouse license has also been cancelled,” it said.

The FSSAI said more than 30 notices have been issued to food service establishments like KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Costa Coffee.

It has suspended five licenses of Domino’s.

Last year, it issued notices to many five-star hotels as well.

Earlier this week, the FSSAI said many companies have started taking corrective actions, following notices issued by it against these companies.