The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket for selling poisonous datura (dhatura) fruits and seeds on their platforms under the category of edible items. This comes after the authority ordered an inquiry into the sale of datura products, as well as their online listing on these platforms. Several complaints were filed against the quick commerce giants selling the poisonous products.&nbsp;In its investigation, the department found that datura fruits and seeds were being displayed for sale on various e-commerce platforms, in some cases with FSSAI licence or registration numbers, despite the products being toxic and posing a serious risk to human health if consumed. Packets containing datura fruits and seeds were found bearing food licence/registration numbers and that the products had been stored in warehouses and offered for sale or distribution through online platforms.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/why-is-palm-oil-used-in-so-many-packaged-foods-and-is-it-safe-to-eat-here-s-what-experts-say-1787572264593">Why is palm oil used in so many packaged foods and is it safe to eat? Here’s what experts say</a>&nbsp;Before the licences were suspended, the e-commerce giants were asked for their responses on the matter. According to the order by the department, Amazon did not submit a response, while Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits, and noted it would correct the labelling to clearly state "Not for human consumption" in the future. The food regulator then said that the responses and explanations were unsatisfactory, and said storing, selling or distributing the products as food was impermissible. It has directed concerned departments to temporarily suspend, until further orders. The suspension may be reversed only after a hearing, given that the platforms submit a response.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amway-india-emami-and-bonn-biscuits-among-6-food-companies-to-withdraw-100-claims-after-fssai-crackdown-1787194956809">Amway India, Emami and Bonn Biscuits among 6 food companies to withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI crackdown</a><h2>Karnataka food authority's crackdown</h2>The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department has intensified a massive statewide crackdown on extreme food safety violations, spanning high-profile restaurants, quick-commerce platforms, and transit hubs. In past weeks, over 2,000 eateries were inspected and authorities seized hundreds of kilograms of expired or mouldy meat, fish, and vegetables from star hotels and local dhabas. A raid at a Hyperpure by Zomato warehouse uncovered unlicenced poultry, unlicenced garlic suppliers, mislabelled staples, and poorly refrigerated imports. Officials also inspected 960 student hostels. Even the government canteen at the Health Department headquarters (Arogya Soudha) was served a notice for using expired ingredients. Out of statewide samples tested for cancer-causing artificial colorants, 9 shawarma samples and 1 kebab sample were declared explicitly unsafe. Notable major restaurants like Bengaluru's Empire Hotel faced legal action after multiple kebab samples failed lab testing.&nbsp;

Karnataka's Food Safety Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after finding poisonous datura fruits and seeds listed for human consumption. The regulator ordered the removal of listings and also suspended licences of suppliers selling the toxic products.

The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket for selling poisonous datura (dhatura) fruits and seeds on their platforms under the category of edible items. This comes after the authority ordered an inquiry into the sale of datura products, as well as their online listing on these platforms. Several complaints were filed against the quick commerce giants selling the poisonous products. In its investigation, the department found that datura fruits and seeds were being displayed for sale on various e-commerce platforms, in some cases with FSSAI licence or registration numbers, despite the products being toxic and posing a serious risk to human health if consumed. Packets containing datura fruits and seeds were found bearing food licence/registration numbers and that the products had been stored in warehouses and offered for sale or distribution through online platforms. Also Read: Why is palm oil used in so many packaged foods and is it safe to eat? Here’s what experts say Before the licences were suspended, the e-commerce giants were asked for their responses on the matter. According to the order by the department, Amazon did not submit a response, while Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits, and noted it would correct the labelling to clearly state "Not for human consumption" in the future. The food regulator then said that the responses and explanations were unsatisfactory, and said storing, selling or distributing the products as food was impermissible. It has directed concerned departments to temporarily suspend, until further orders. The suspension may be reversed only after a hearing, given that the platforms submit a response. Also Read: Amway India, Emami and Bonn Biscuits among 6 food companies to withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI crackdown Karnataka food authority's crackdown The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department has intensified a massive statewide crackdown on extreme food safety violations, spanning high-profile restaurants, quick-commerce platforms, and transit hubs. In past weeks, over 2,000 eateries were inspected and authorities seized hundreds of kilograms of expired or mouldy meat, fish, and vegetables from star hotels and local dhabas. A raid at a Hyperpure by Zomato warehouse uncovered unlicenced poultry, unlicenced garlic suppliers, mislabelled staples, and poorly refrigerated imports. Officials also inspected 960 student hostels. Even the government canteen at the Health Department headquarters (Arogya Soudha) was served a notice for using expired ingredients. Out of statewide samples tested for cancer-causing artificial colorants, 9 shawarma samples and 1 kebab sample were declared explicitly unsafe. Notable major restaurants like Bengaluru's Empire Hotel faced legal action after multiple kebab samples failed lab testing.

Karnataka's Food Safety Department suspended the food licences of Amazon, Instamart and BigBasket after finding poisonous datura fruits and seeds listed for human consumption. The regulator ordered the removal of listings and also suspended licences of suppliers selling the toxic products.

Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licences over poisonous datura sale

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception. Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims. A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FSSAI has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims... (1)2 <a href="https://t.co/CgSVspoQxS">pic.twitter.com/CgSVspoQxS</a>&mdash; FSSAI (@fssaiindia) <a href="https://x.com/fssaiindia/status/2066015130400469492?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The regulator raied concerns over the use of health-focused branding on products such as Troovy’s “Healthy Mix Veggie Chips”, “Healthy Ragi Chips” and “Healthy Moong Dal Chips”, as well as brands like “Healthy Choice Healthy Food for Healthy Life Poha”; Emami’s “Healthy &amp; Tasty”; “Health Aid”; and “Healthy Master” and “Vision to Serve Healthy”, according to the post.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/insects-in-maggi-nestle-india-denies-allegations-of-infestation-in-noodles-after-fssai-notice-1781276161526">Insects in Maggi? Nestle India denies allegations of infestation in noodles after FSSAI notice</a><h3>The company's misleading impression</h3>FSSAI said such brand names could give consumers a potentially misleading impression about the nutritional value or health benefits of the products. The regulator also issued a notice to Neuherbs True Vitamin, stating that the term "True Vitamin" is not defined or recognised under existing regulations and could mislead consumers. Additionally, FSSAI flagged PLAN B Plant-Based Vegan, noting that the brand name may lead consumers to believe its products are certified vegan, despite the company not having prior approval for vegan food endorsement in its FSSAI licence. The regulator also scrutinised brands including Organic Wisdom, Shine Organic, Two Brothers Organic Farms and World of Organic, stating that their products lacked the necessary certifications and approvals required to support organic claims. FSSAI also flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate. FSSAI also raised objections to claims made by packaged drinking water brand Iota Water about the addition of minerals to its products. According to the regulator, existing rules prohibit companies from advertising products as containing “added nutrients” when those nutrients are introduced solely to restore levels lost during processing, the post noted.

FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for misleading consumers over misleading brand names and trade names, claiming “healthy”, “organic” and “zero maida.” The food regulator has strictly directed food business operators to comply with labelling and display regulations to prevent consumer deception. Covering over a dozen products and trade names, the notices were issued for “violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims”. The action of FSSAI reflects growing regulatory scrutiny of health, nutrition and ingredient-based marketing claims. A list shared by FSSAI on X flagged products like The Health Factory’s “Zero Maida” Whole Wheat Bread and “Zero Maida” Pizza Base. FSSAI added that the trade names and associated claims were likely to mislead consumers and appeared to be in contravention of applicable regulations.

FSSAI flagged concerns over ingredient-related claims with issuing a notice to Storia Juice Pomegranate, and noting that the branding could create the impression that the product is pomegranate juice despite containing only 4 per cent pomegranate juice concentrate.

FSSAI issue notices over misleading 'healthy', 'organic' and 'zero maida' claims on food labels

food-safety-and-standards-act

Food Safety And Standards Act, News on Food Safety And Standards Act, stories on Food Safety And Standards Act, articles on Food Safety And Standards Act, Food Safety And Standards Act stories at Wion, Food Safety And Standards Act news, Food Safety And Standards Act latest news

food safety-and-standards-act

Karnataka suspends Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licences over poisonous datura sale

FSSAI cracks down on 'healthy', 'organic' and 'zero maida' claims on food labels