Regulator Details Enforcement Drive
India’s food safety regulator has issued more than 150 notices to food and beverage companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and non-compliance with labelling rules. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India shared the update in a social media post, according to reports from The Hindu Business Line, Free Press Journal and The Economic Times.
The notices have brought some of the country’s largest consumer brands under regulatory scrutiny. Companies named across the coverage include Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Abbott India, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India, Hell Energy, Mondelez India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue. The Economic Times additionally listed energy-drink makers Red Bull, Monster and Hell Energy among those receiving notices.
FSSAI stated that it has taken action against various food business operators for serious violations of food safety laws and regulations. The regulator has focused particular attention on energy drink and alcoholic beverage makers, The Hindu Business Line and Free Press Journal reported. Products belonging to several companies have been seized following the violations, according to the same outlets and The Economic Times.
E-Commerce and Quick-Commerce Platforms
Enforcement has extended beyond manufacturers. Twelve notices have been issued in connection with online platforms. The Hindu Business Line and Free Press Journal reported that these notices went to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart. The Economic Times described the recipients as quick-commerce platforms including Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now. One Amazon warehouse licence has been cancelled, a detail carried consistently across the three outlets.
Restaurant Chains and Hotels
Food-service establishments have also faced notices. More than 30 notices were issued to outlets and chains including KFC, McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Costa Coffee, according to The Economic Times, Free Press Journal and The Hindu Business Line. Free Press Journal and The Hindu Business Line reported that five licences linked to Domino’s have been suspended.
The Economic Times separately reported that more than 20 notices were sent to food-service establishments including top hotels and restaurants. Those notices covered international chains such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Radisson Hotel Group, Four Seasons and Shangri-La, with the violations relating to calorie disclosure and menu labelling. Free Press Journal and The Hindu Business Line noted that FSSAI had issued notices to several five-star hotels last year.
Corrective Steps Under Way
Earlier this week, FSSAI said many companies have started taking corrective actions following the notices. The Economic Times, Free Press Journal and The Hindu Business Line all carried that statement. The Hindu Business Line dated its report 23 August 2026.
The regulator’s update underscores heightened attention to advertising claims, labelling accuracy and menu information across manufacturers, online marketplaces, quick-service restaurants and hospitality groups. No responses from the named companies were detailed in the available reporting.