FSSAI intensified enforcement across India by suspending a packaged drinking water manufacturer’s licence over severe hygiene lapses, restricting a health supplement company’s product sales, and warning food businesses against misleading purity claims to strengthen consumer safety.
Key Highlights
- FSSAI suspended Matri Drinking Water’s licence with immediate effect.
- Inspection found foreign particles, rusted RO tanks and serious hygiene violations.
- Noble Healthcare’s health supplement sales were also restricted.
- FSSAI warned companies against misleading claims such as “100% Pure” and “100% Natural”.
News Story
New Delhi, August 6: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its enforcement drive against food safety violations by suspending the licence of Tripura-based Matri Drinking Water after an inspection revealed multiple hygiene lapses and quality concerns in its packaged drinking water facility.
According to FSSAI, the action followed complaints regarding foreign particles in packaged drinking water. During the inspection, officials reportedly found several serious violations, including rusted RO tanks, corroded chemical dosing containers, poor sanitation standards, and inadequate cleaning of water processing and filling equipment. Products were also allegedly stored on the floor alongside non-food items, increasing the risk of contamination.
Based on these findings, the food safety regulator suspended the company’s licence with immediate effect, citing concerns over consumer health and product safety.
In a separate enforcement action, FSSAI also prohibited Punjab-based Noble Healthcare, located in Mohali, from selling a batch of its health supplement products following regulatory concerns.
The regulator has simultaneously tightened its stance against misleading product claims. FSSAI has instructed food and beverage companies not to use marketing statements such as “100% Pure,” “100% Natural,” or “100% Purity Guaranteed” on packaging and advertisements unless they can be fully substantiated under applicable food regulations. The authority said such claims may mislead consumers and create false perceptions about product quality.
The latest actions are part of FSSAI’s broader campaign to strengthen food safety standards, improve manufacturing hygiene, enhance transparency in product labeling, and protect consumers from unsafe or misleading food products. Consumers are also advised to purchase packaged drinking water only from licensed manufacturers and carefully verify packaging details before consumption.
