NEW DELHI: In a fresh crackdown on food safety violations, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has acted against two food products, penalising the manufacturer of a fortified sunflower oil after it was found to be substandard and stopping the sale of a Monk Fruit Sweetener over alleged licensing and labelling violations.The regulator imposed a penalty on AWL Agri Business Ltd, Mangaluru, after a laboratory analysis of a retail sample of Fortune “Fryola” Refined Sunflower Seed Oil found that its vitamin D content was below the prescribed standard, making the fortified edible oil substandard under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.FSSAI said the company was given an opportunity to present its case, but the adjudicating authority concluded that it had manufactured and marketed a substandard fortified edible oil before imposing a monetary penalty.In a separate action, the regulator prohibited the sale of PIE Foods’ Monk Fruit Sweetener, a natural zero-calorie sugar substitute, after inspections found cartons of the product stored at the company’s premises without the required manufacturing licence.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesFSSAI also alleged that the product carried claims such as “100% Monk Fruit Extract” and “Natural Ingredients”, while its online listing did not carry the mandatory endorsement required under food safety regulations. It further said the company failed to produce records showing that the monk fruit extract used in the product had been procured in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act.The prohibition order will remain in force until the product complies with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and related regulations.The regulator said the actions are part of its ongoing drive to tighten enforcement against food business operators and ensure that products sold to consumers meet prescribed safety and quality standards.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosOMCs Say E20 Petrol Meets Quality Standards After Nationwide Testing, Reject Contamination ClaimsNeha Bora Inked During Jharkhand Student Protest: AISA Alleges Political Attack, Accused DetainedJharkhand JPSC Protest: Hunger Striker Hospitalised After Four Days As Students Continue AgitationTamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Allows Withdrawal’Proof Of Corruption?’ JPSC Aspirant Makes Explosive Claims As Student Protests Intensify In RanchiExplained: Why PM Modi Asked NDA MPs To Avoid The ‘Lutyens’ Web’ And Stay Focused On Public OutreachBeyond BrahMos: Why Drones And Smart Weapons Could Become India’s Next Defence Export Boom?Gen-Alpha Grabs Spotlight At Ranchi JPSC-JSSC Protest As 13-Year-Old Zaid’s Appeal Goes ViralCentre Opposes Creamy Layer For SC-ST Quota, Says Discrimination Goes Beyond Economic StatusIAF’s : Bhawana Kanth Earns ‘Top Gun’ Title, Shivani Sehrawat Becomes Army Chief’s ADC123PhotostoriesEven with the same diet, why do some people develop kidney disease while others don’t? Doctor explains what really makes the differenceExclusive – Farrhana Bhatt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, Shagun Sharma’s bullying claims against Gaurav Khanna and his divorce from Akanksha Chamola9 traditional South Indian Chicken Curries perfect for weekend dinnerHow to Wear a Tulsi Mala: 7 Important Things to Remember10 unique baby girl names that sound modern yet timelessKriti Sanon owns the night in a midnight-blue Gaurav Gupta couture gown embellished with 5,500 striking crystalsWhy marinating meat is important and 6 mistakes to avoid5 budget-friendly celebrity beauty hacks that actually work7 traditional Goan breads you need to try at least onceTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah fame Shailesh Lodha’s luxurious home: A cozy lounge, a stunning balcony and more123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingJapanese Quote of the dayNagpur Rape CaseAbhijeet DipkeGujarat Mystery WellJPSC ProtestDelhi RainDelhi Wife MurderEknath ShindeTamil Nadu BudgetPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: In a fresh crackdown on food safety violations, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has acted against two food products, penalising the manufacturer of a fortified sunflower oil after it was found to be substandard and stopping the sale of a Monk Fruit Sweetener over alleged licensing and labelling violations.The regulator imposed a penalty on AWL Agri Business Ltd, Mangaluru, after a laboratory analysis of a retail sample of Fortune “Fryola” Refined Sunflower Seed Oil found that its vitamin D content was below the prescribed standard, making the fortified edible oil substandard under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.FSSAI said the company was given an opportunity to present its case, but the adjudicating authority concluded that it had manufactured and marketed a substandard fortified edible oil before imposing a monetary penalty.In a separate action, the regulator prohibited the sale of PIE Foods’ Monk Fruit Sweetener, a natural zero-calorie sugar substitute, after inspections found cartons of the product stored at the company’s premises without the required manufacturing licence.
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FSSAI also alleged that the product carried claims such as “100% Monk Fruit Extract” and “Natural Ingredients”, while its online listing did not carry the mandatory endorsement required under food safety regulations. It further said the company failed to produce records showing that the monk fruit extract used in the product had been procured in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act.The prohibition order will remain in force until the product complies with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and related regulations.The regulator said the actions are part of its ongoing drive to tighten enforcement against food business operators and ensure that products sold to consumers meet prescribed safety and quality standards.
