India: Product Liability & Safety

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Energy Drinks, Aged Rum And “100% Pure”: Inside Fssai’s Enforcement Summer
On 7 August 2026, the Delhi High Court stayed an order of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) prohibiting Dabur India Limited from selling certain food products carrying claims such as “100% Pure”, “100% Natural” and “100% Organic”. Hon’ble Justice Amit Mahajan (Delhi High Court) held that the prohibition ought not to have been passed without an opportunity of hearing. That order captures the season. In recent weeks, the regulator has intensified its enforcement measures to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the courts have begun to ask how far it may go.
India Healthcare
SA
Sarthak Advocates & Solicitors
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FSSAI vs. Misleading Claims: The Legal Story Behind The "100%" Labelling Crackdown
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has, over the course of late May 2025, taken two connected regulatory steps aimed at curbing misleading claims on packaged food labels. First, FSSAI issued a formal advisory to all Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) directing them to discontinue the use of the term “100%” on food labels, packaging, and promotional material. Second, and consistent with the concerns underlying that advisory, FSSAI issued a detailed notice to a confectionery company in India, flagging specific instances of non-compliant labelling and misleading claims across several of its product lines.
India Consumer
SR
S.S. Rana & Co. Advocates
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FSSAI Proposes Plastic-Free Packaging Mandate For Pan Masala: An Analysis Of The Draft Food Safety And Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2026
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed amendments to packaging regulations that would mandate pan masala manufacturers to abandon plastic-based packaging in favor of paper, cellulose, tin, or glass materials. This regulatory intervention harmonizes food safety standards with environmental protection mandates by incorporating provisions from the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016, creating a comprehensive framework that addresses both public health and sustainability concerns. The dr
India Healthcare
IL
IndiaLaw LLP
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