Social Media Ideas for Misrepresentation Of Indian Produced Goods

Woman Fined and Shamed for Pleading to Selling Less Than $1,000 in Counterfeit Native American Jewelry

Peg of doubt: Is your whisky really what the label says?

Indian regulators are increasing scrutiny of alcoholic beverage manufacturers. The FSSAI is investigating alleged violations involving flavor additives and age claims. This actio...

'Likely to mislead': FSSAI bars Dabur from selling products with '100%' guarantee claims

India's food regulator has prohibited Dabur India from selling certain food products. These products carried "100 per cent" claims which are considered misleading. The FSSAI stated...

FBOs withdraw misleading label claims

Major food business operators including Dabur India Lotte India Corporation and Ferns N Petals have implemented corrective measures on packaging and promotional claims following re...

Redi-Bag USA Country-of-Origin Customs Fraud Case

FSSAI orders Dabur to stop selling products with misleading “100%” claims

The regulator also flagged alleged organic labelling violations and directed Dabur India to submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days

FBOs remove unverified labels from products packaging

Action taken by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI against misleading 100 marketing claims has prompted multiple Food Business Operators FBOs to remove unverifi...

Food label scam that nobody stops

A packet of bread on an Indian supermarket shelf carries the words 100 wholewheat bread in large type on the front Turn it over and the ingredient list tells a different story 62 5...

Lay's, Kurkure, Maggi Expiry Dates Altered In Multi-Crore Racket In Mumbai

Products bearing the names of some of India's most recognisable food and beverage brands -- including Lay's, Kurkure, Maggi, Knorr, Rasoi, Hellmann's, Thums Up and Limca.

579 Plywood Sheets With Fake ISI Mark Seized in Chennai

The offence can attract imprisonment of up to two years, a fine of at least ₹2 lakh, or both, under the BIS Act.

The Great Transshipment Scam: US report names India in alleged China tariff-evasion network

MEA says India was studying the White House’s report and violations, if any, will be dealt with under law

Oman warns consumers about commercial fraud tactics at points of sale

MUSCAT: The CPA’s General Directorate of Consumer Protection in North Al Batinah highlighted a range of practices that consumers should watch for when purchasing goods.These includ...

KGSMA seek BIS probe into counterfeit hallmarked gold jewellery in Kerala

Seeks legal proceedings against all individuals and organisations involved in the illegal activities

U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India over issue forced labour

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on July 24, a day before the expiration of 10% additional levi...

India rejects ‘malicious’ UN racial discrimination findings

UN CERD flags alleged rights violations, racial profiling and forced returns

Food regulator intensifies action against misbranding

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India s FSSAI recent action against misleading food labelling and advertising enforcement marks a significant shift in India s food regul...

FTC Says Some “Made in the USA” Claims May Mislead Shoppers

When you see a product labeled “Made in the USA,” it’s natural to feel confident that your purchase supports domestic workers and American manufacturing. However,...

FSSAI issued 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements

In the past few months, the FSSAI said it has taken action against various food business operators (FBOs) for serious violations of its laws and regulations

Fake Smirnoff Vodka seized at popular Indian restaurant in Scotland

A POPULAR Indian restaurant was given a rap on the knuckles for serving vodka which was not the kind displayed on the bottle

India Secures Lower 10% US Tariff After Being Initially Slated for 12.5%

On June 14, India amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour.

FSSAI says some alcobev firms add flavours to mask natural chemical composition, mislead consumers

FSSAI has issued notices to some companies for adding artificial flavors to alcobev products like rum and whisky, violating regulations

India to ban import of goods made using forced labour

The ‌notification, dated Monday, said it "empower(s) ‌the Central Government ​to prohibit, by ⁠notification, the import ‌of goods produced or manufactured, wholly or ‌i...

BIS Seizes Non-ISI Helmets in Vijayawada Raid

Legal proceedings have been initiated under Sections 17 and 29(3) of the BIS Act, 2016.

After cancer drug counterfeiting scandal, India imposes new tracing requirements

Reporting by ICIJ and The Indian Express illustrated how Indian counterfeiters exploited the high price of the lifesaving cancer drug Keytruda and the desperation of patients seeki...