FSSAI opens three cases against Nestlé India over NAN and Lactogen claims

FSSAI has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestlé India over alleged non-compliant promotional claims for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1, alongside a follow-up formula quality issue involving biotin. No final penalty has been announced.

— Source publishedFri, 18 Sept, 2026, 16:44 IST·First seen Fri, 18 Sept, 2026, 17:11 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

FSSAI has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestle India over alleged non-compliant promotional claims for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1,

Key facts

  • Three separate adjudication cases
  • 5 HMOs

What changed

FSSAI has initiated three adjudication cases against Nestle India over alleged non-compliant promotional claims for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1, and below-standard biotin in a follow-up formula. No final penalty has been announced.

Why this matters

The three FSSAI cases create a near-term reputational and regulatory overhang for Nestlé India’s infant-nutrition portfolio, although no final penalty has been announced.

What to watch

  • FSSAI adjudication notices, hearing dates, findings, penalty orders, or mandated corrective actions.
  • Any product recall, stop-sale direction, batch-specific alert, or clarification related to biotin quality.
  • Changes in availability, pricing, promotions, or retailer placement for NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1.
  • Nestlé India disclosures on provisions, legal contingencies, sales impact, or changes to infant-nutrition marketing practices.
  • Expansion of FSSAI inquiries to other Nestlé infant-nutrition products or competing formula brands.