Summary
- The FSSAI has issued a stern warning to food companies over non-compliance with mandatory labelling norms for nutraceuticals and health supplements.
- In a recent advisory, the regulator highlighted that many Food Business Operators are failing to adhere to essential labelling requirements as per the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016.
- The regulations prohibit medicinal claims and require clear warning statements to protect vulnerable populations.
- Non-compliance could lead to significant regulatory action against violators in the nutraceutical sector.
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