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23 August 2026

FSSAI action against misleading food advertisements

The topic concerns the enforcement actions of the FSSAI, a key statutory regulatory body, regarding food safety and consumer protection, which is directly relevant to GS2 governance and GS3 food processing industry standards.

1 min read Day 2 of 4 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued over 150 notices to food business operators (FBOs) in recent months.
  • Notices were issued for violations including misleading advertisements, false claims, and non-compliance with labelling regulations.
  • Major companies targeted include Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Abbott India, Red Bull, Danone, Monster Energy, Hell Energy, Mondelez, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, and Kenvue Inc.
  • The FSSAI is the primary regulator responsible for enforcing food safety laws and standards in India.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 4 in FSSAI enforcement actions against misleading food advertisements, which has been running since 9 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in ensuring consumer protection through the regulation of food labelling and advertisements. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for enforcing food safety and labelling standards in India?

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