FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Ads, Issues Notices to Dr Reddy's, Nestlé and Flipkart
What Happened
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Dr Reddy's, Nestlé Health Science, Flipkart, Amazon, Netmeds and others over allegedly misleading claims linked to the health supplement "Celevida GLP+". The regulator said the product's advertising could mislead consumers about its health benefits.
Key Takeaways
The action signals stricter scrutiny of health and nutrition claims, with FSSAI stepping up enforcement against misleading advertising and food safety violations.