Food Safety vs Regulatory Overreach: Big Brands Challenge Crackdown In Courts

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India’s food safety crackdown is intensifying, with regulators stepping up scrutiny of restaurants, FMCG products, liquor brands, labelling practices and advertising claims. The FSSAI and state food safety authorities have increased inspections, suspensions, seizures and enforcement actions, while several businesses have moved courts questioning whether regulators are overstepping their powers. The debate now goes beyond contamination and hygiene. Claims such as “100% natural”, product identity, ingredient declarations, expired food, misleading advertising and licensing compliance are increasingly under the scanner. Experts on the show discuss whether the tougher action is necessary to protect consumers or whether businesses are facing excessive enforcement without adequate procedural safeguards. They also explain how companies can respond to improvement notices, suspensions and licence cancellations, and when courts may intervene. #fssai #foodsafety #foodsafetyindia #fmcg #re

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