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6 August 2026

FSSAI ban on misleading Dabur product claims

This event highlights the regulatory role of FSSAI in ensuring food safety and consumer protection, which is a direct application of statutory body functions and governance standards in the food processing sector.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • FSSAI has ordered Dabur India Ltd. to withdraw food products carrying '100% claims' such as '100% Natural', '100% Pure', '100% Purity Guaranteed', '100% Organic', and '100% Tender'.
  • Affected products include honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water, and coconut milk.
  • The regulator cited contravention of the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018, noting that such claims are ambiguous, unverifiable, and misleading.
  • Dabur was found using the 'Jaivik Bharat' logo on certain organic products without valid FSSAI organic endorsement, violating the FSS (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017.
  • FSSAI directed the company to halt sales of identified products and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within 15 days.
  • Dabur maintains that its labels comply with legal frameworks and industry practices, though it has initiated a transition to labels without the '100%' claims.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in FSSAI regulatory action against Dabur India Ltd, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in regulating food advertising and ensuring consumer protection against misleading claims in the FMCG sector. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. The proliferation of 'natural' and 'organic' labels in the Indian food market necessitates a robust regulatory framework. Discuss the significance of the FSS (Advertising & Claims) Regulations, 2018, and the FSS (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017, in maintaining market transparency and consumer trust. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. Which regulations govern the use of '100%' claims on food product labels in India?

  2. The 'Jaivik Bharat' logo is associated with which category of food products under FSSAI regulations?

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