New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Nestle India and Zydus Wellness over alleged misleading claims in advertisements and on product labels, seeking scientific evidence to support the claims.

In a social media post, the food regulator said it had issued notices to Nestle India over claims and promotional material for two products, Lactogen Pro 1 Powder and Nan Excella Pro Stage 1. It also issued a notice to Zydus Wellness Products Ltd over claims made for its Complan product.

In the case of Lactogen Pro 1 Powder, FSSAI flagged the claim that the product "contains Whey Protein, which is a part of milk protein that is easy to digest". The regulator has asked Nestle India to p...