FSSAI cracks down on Bikanervala, Marico's Saffola, Ferrero's Kinder Joy over violations
India's food regulator has issued notices to Bikanervala for hygiene lapses, Param Dairy for fungal contamination in IRCTC supplies, Marico's Saffola for misleading heart-health claims, and Ferrero's Kinder Joy among others for labelling breaches. Brands must file corrective action reports.
What happened
FSSAI issued notices to Bikanervala (hygiene complaint), Param Dairy (fungal contamination in IRCTC supplies), Marico's Saffola (misleading heart-health
Why this matters
Diligence on F&B targets must now stress-test FSSAI compliance history, claim substantiation files, and supply-chain hygiene audits, as regulatory liabilities are becoming a material valuation drag in Indian packaged foods.