Delhi HC pauses FSSAI curb on Dabur’s ‘100%’ label claims

The Delhi High Court has stayed FSSAI’s direction barring Dabur from using “100% Pure”, “100% Natural” and “100% Organic” claims, pending adjudication. Dabur argues the regulator did not follow required notice-and-response procedures; the case concerns labelling, not product safety.

— Source publishedFri, 7 Aug, 2026, 14:15 IST·First seen Fri, 7 Aug, 2026, 14:20 IST·Source Outlook Business

What happened

Dabur India · Delhi High Court stayed FSSAI’s order barring Dabur products from using “100% Pure”, “100% Natural” and “100% Organic” claims. Dabur says the

Key facts

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  • 1.05%
  • ₹410.25
  • 2018
  • 2006

Why this matters

For FMCG diligence, the case underscores that ‘natural,’ ‘pure’ and ‘organic’ positioning can carry material regulatory and brand-equity risk even when product safety is not in question.