Misleading food advertisements may attract Rs 10 lakh penalty, FBOs warned
Jammu, Oct. 12 -- Share Tweet Share Srinagar, Oct 12 (KNS): Food Business Operators (FBOs), including manufacturers, importers, marketers, distributors and advertisers, have been advised to strictly comply with food safety regulations governing advertising and product claims, warning that misleading advertisements may attract penalties of up to Rs 10 lakh. According to an advisory issued under the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, all claims made on food labels, packaging, advertisements, websites, social media and other promotional platforms must be truthful, clear, meaningful, scientifically substantiated and not misleading. The advisory said nutrition claims, health claims and claims relating to the ...
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