Key Highlights
- The action was taken after complaints that certain products were marketed in a manner that could confuse consumers regarding their quality and composition.The notices concerned misleading claims, incorrect labelling and inadequate disclosure of product information.
- FSSAI directed the platform to ensure that food products displayed online comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
- The regulator emphasised that online food platforms are responsible for displaying accurate information so that consumers can make informed purchasing decisions.
Question:
Q1. The notices issued by FSSAI to Swiggy Instamart were primarily related to:
a) Price manipulation
b) Misleading advertisements and incorrect food labelling
c) Tax evasion
d) Data privacy violations
Answer: b) The action was taken over misleading claims, incorrect labelling and inadequate disclosure of information about paneer products.
