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Food companies must comply with regulations, FSSAI chief warns
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has urged food manufacturers to adhere strictly to labelling requirements and avoid misleading consumers. The warning comes as complaints and enforcement actions by state authorities surge across the country.
LSN India ·
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani has issued a stern directive to the food industry, emphasizing the need for strict regulatory compliance and transparent labelling practices.
Addressing food companies, Punhani stressed that manufacturers must ensure product labels accurately reflect the contents and characteristics of their offerings. The directive underscores the authority's commitment to protecting consumer interests and maintaining integrity in the food supply chain.
The advisory comes amid a noticeable uptick in consumer grievances and enforcement actions initiated by state-level food safety authorities. These trends indicate growing scrutiny of labelling practices and product claims across the Indian food sector.
The FSSAI has reinforced that non-compliance with established food safety standards and labelling regulations invites regulatory action. Companies face potential penalties and reputational damage when enforcement agencies detect violations or receive substantiated consumer complaints.
The message signals the FSSAI's intensified focus on ensuring that manufacturers prioritize regulatory adherence over marketing claims that may misrepresent their products to consumers.