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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of Everest Asafoetida. This step has been taken after the product was found to be misbranded and substandard. This ban will remain in force until the company follows the prescribed food safety standards.
Apart from this, the sale of Lalji Godhu Asafoetida has also been banned and a warning has been issued to the company.
Everest’s 3 other spices found wrong, not banned
FSSAI’s investigation also found Everest’s three other major products – Egg Curry Masala, Chicken Masala and Garam Masala – not complying with the norms. However, the sale of these three spices has not been banned.
Understand FSSAI’s new proposal in Supreme Court in 3 points
- Red hexagonal symbol: FSSAI told the Supreme Court that it has proposed to put a new ‘warning label’ on the front of the packet for packed foods. It will be a bright red hexagonal symbol.
- These items will be identified: This red symbol will identify products whose sugar, salt or saturated fat content exceeds the prescribed limit.
- Steps taken after Supreme Court’s rebuke: The proposal comes just days after the Supreme Court bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala rapped FSSAI and the government over the delay in implementing front-of-pack warning labels.
Protest in the industry: Coca-Cola, Nestle and PepsiCo object
The food industry has expressed concerns over some aspects of the proposed rules. In addition to Coca-Cola, groups representing Nestle and PepsiCo have protested against the tough measures.
Appeal to make manufacturers feel responsible
On the other hand, Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Munde has urged food traders not to be limited to following government rules only. He has advised companies to become more responsible and cautious towards consumers.
What is ‘misbranded’ and ‘substandard’ food?
Misbranded: When the information provided on the label of a product is false, misleading or does not accurately print the details (e.g. nutritional value, content) on the packaging as per the standards set by FSSAI.
Substandard: When a food product fails to meet the minimum quality standards set by FSSAI, even though it may not be directly poisonous or unsafe for health, its quality is substandard.
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