FSSAI bans Dabur India from selling products with misleading "100 per cent" claims
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Food processing & supply chain· Prelims·
Why in news
FSSAI banned Dabur India from selling products with misleading '100 per cent' claims for violating advertising regulations.
Background
FSSAI issued a prohibition order against Dabur India for products like honey, cow ghee, and oils. The violations involved claims like '100 per cent Natural' and '100 per cent Organic' which were found to be ambiguous and unverifiable.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyFSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body for food safety and standards.
- Act / BillFSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018: Governs the claims made by food businesses in advertisements.
- FactDabur products were found using the Jaivik Bharat Logo without valid FSSAI organic endorsement.
- FactCompound foods are prohibited from making '100 per cent purity' claims under current regulations.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of regulatory bodies like FSSAI in ensuring consumer protection against misleading food advertisements and ensuring food safety standards in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Consumer protection rights
- Regulatory enforcement mechanisms
- Standardization of organic labeling
- Way forward: stricter penalties for non-compliance
Keywords: Consumer Protection · Regulatory Compliance · Food Safety · Misleading Advertisements · Standardization
More Agriculture notes
- Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu Completes Land Re-survey, Distributes 32.22 Lakh Passbooks · 11 August 2026
- Kerala's Minister Plans Organic Farming Push After Pesticide Findings · 10 August 2026
- Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27 Proposes ₹38.17 Crore for Horticulture Initiatives · 9 August 2026
- Parliament panel demands permanent fertilizer command to fix shortages, boost supply coordination · 9 August 2026
- IIM Indore, IIT Kanpur join hands to modernize rural water supply in Uttar Pradesh · 8 August 2026
- Modi urges Indians to share handloom videos using #NationalHandloomDay · 7 August 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
Report a mistake →Ask for something →thesatyadheesh@gmail.com
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.