FSSAI flags Nestle infant products over false promotional claims, biotin levels
The FSSAI has initiated legal action against Nestle India for misleading promotional claims on infant nutrition products and failing to meet biotin content standards. The regulator flagged specific marketing language regarding HMOs and protein digestibility.
Why it matters
This action underscores the strict regulatory oversight of infant food products in India to ensure consumer safety and prevent deceptive marketing practices.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance involving its NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 infant nutrition products.FSSAI said it examined the products and their promotional material available on e-commerce platforms. In the case of NAN Excella Pro Stage 1, the regulator flagged claims relating to “5 HMOs” and “Whey Protein”. For Lactogen Pro 1, it raised concerns over a claim that the product’s “Whey Protein” was easy to digest.According to FSSAI, both products were found to be in contravention of Regulation 4(2) of the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020. The provision restricts promotional claims and material intended to increase the saleability of infant foods.
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