FSSAI issued a prohibition order against Dabur India, finding its products like
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Why in news
FSSAI issued a prohibition order against Dabur India for misleading '100%' claims on honey and edible oils and misuse of the Jaivik Bharat logo.
Background
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ordered Dabur India to stop selling specific products and submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days. The order followed a failure to comply with an earlier notice regarding misleading marketing and logo misuse.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyFSSAI: The primary regulatory body for food safety and standards in India.
- FactDabur India shares fell nearly 3% on the NSE following the prohibition order.
- S&TJaivik Bharat: A certification/logo related to organic food standards in India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of regulatory bodies like FSSAI in ensuring consumer protection against misleading advertisements and ensuring food safety standards in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- consumer rights protection
- regulatory enforcement mechanisms
- impact of corporate transparency on market trust
Keywords: consumer protection · regulatory oversight · misleading advertisements · food safety standards · corporate accountability
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