Overview
- Nestle Global CEO Philipp Navratil publicly backed the regulator’s push at a media roundtable on Wednesday and said the company voluntarily already declares ingredients and calories in India.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued more than 150 notices to food and drink firms for misleading advertisements, unverifiable health claims, and labelling violations.
- New FSSAI requirements will force clearer disclosures such as added sugar, saturated fat and salt per 100g, serving size and recommended daily intake, and ingredient percentages for blends like coffee with chicory.
- Several companies have already revised labels, withdrawn claims and changed advertising after the regulator’s interventions, and Nestle said it welcomes front‑of‑pack labelling if rules are scientific and fair.
- Navratil offered Nestle’s willingness to collaborate with government agencies, urged portion‑based metrics rather than gramme comparisons, and highlighted India’s strong sales performance as a reason to help shape practical implementation.