US FDA flags data integrity, contamination lapses at Dabur's Dadra plant

A January inspection of Dabur India's Dadra and Nagar Haveli facility surfaced falsified records, a live bird in the raw material warehouse, and unreliable microbiology testing for US-exported consumer health products. The findings put Dabur's US export pipeline and quality controls under scrutiny.

— Filed Fri, 29 May, 2026, 13:28 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

US FDA flagged data integrity, contamination and maintenance lapses at Dabur India's Dadra and Nagar Haveli plant after a January inspection, citing falsified records, a live bird in the raw material warehouse, and unreliable microbiology testing for US-exported consumer health products.

Why this matters

FDA findings compound pressure on Dabur, which is already shrinking Rs 10 and Rs 20 packs to defend price points against a 10% input cost surge. US export disruptions would hit a key growth channel.

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