FSSAI action prompts food brands to withdraw or revise ‘100%’ claims

Amway, Apis, Emami, Bonn Biscuits, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods have removed or corrected select ‘100%’ food claims following FSSAI intervention. The regulator says such messaging can mislead consumers and must meet its 2018 advertising rules; Amway plans a phased packaging update by September-October 2026.

— Source published Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 00:12 IST · First seen Thu, 20 Aug, 2026, 00:32 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

FSSAI interventions prompted Amway, Apis, Emami, Bonn Biscuits, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods to remove or correct “100%” food claims. The regulator says such

Key facts

  • 100%
  • September-October 2026
  • 2018

Why this matters

In diligence, assess target brands’ advertising-claim substantiation, packaging-change exposure and potential remediation liabilities, especially where absolute purity or quality claims drive demand.