The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has, with immediate effect, stopped the sale of compounded asafoetida, commonly known as hing, made by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company.&nbsp;The regulator took action after samples from both companies were found to be substandard, misbranded, and noncompliant with prescribed food quality standards.&nbsp;In the case of Everest Food Products, samples of compounded asafoetida powder were found to be “misbranded and sub-standard” by a primary food laboratory, according to an FSSAI order.&nbsp;FSSAI said the products failed to meet the required standard for alcohol soluble extract, which must be at least 5%. One sample recorded an extract level of 0%, while Yellow Hing Powder and Black Hing Powder had levels of 3.29% and 4.4%, respectively.&nbsp;The regulator said routine surveillance and samples collected from different sources and locations also showed similar violations. The findings indicated a consistent pattern of products containing less than the required 5% alcoholic extract.&nbsp;“In view of the above contraventions, the sale of compounded asafoetida and all its variants by Everest has been prohibited with immediate effect until further orders, the order said.&nbsp;FSSAI has asked Everest Food Products to submit an action plan to address the continued sale of sub-standard compounded hing. The company must also ensure that only products meeting the standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, are sold.&nbsp;The authority said it could take further action if the company does not provide a satisfactory explanation or fails to ensure compliance.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-must-order-fir-rahul-gandhi-demands-sc-st-act-case-over-haldwani-purification-row-1788007212232">‘PM Modi must order FIR’: Rahul Gandhi demands SC/ST Act case over Haldwani purification row</a><h3>Laljee Godhoo faces similar action</h3>FSSAI has separately prohibited Laljee Godhoo and Company from manufacturing and selling compounded hing or compounded asafoetida with immediate effect.&nbsp;The regulator said samples of the company's compounded hing, including powder and lump variants, were found to be sub-standard and did not meet prescribed requirements. Some samples were also found to be misbranded.&nbsp;According to FSSAI, the raw hing varieties used by Laljee Godhoo to make compounded hing contained excess starch. Under FSSAI regulations, starch in hing cannot exceed 1% by weight.&nbsp;The regulator said market surveillance, legal sampling and test reports of non-conforming raw materials indicated that the violations appeared to be widespread across batches.&nbsp;Laljee Godhoo has also been directed to submit an action plan to address the alleged malpractice. The company must ensure that only products meeting food safety standards are manufactured and sold.

FSSAI has banned the manufacture and sale of compounded hing by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company after samples were found to be sub-standard, misbranded and non-compliant with prescribed quality standards.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has, with immediate effect, stopped the sale of compounded asafoetida, commonly known as hing, made by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company. The regulator took action after samples from both companies were found to be substandard, misbranded, and noncompliant with prescribed food quality standards. In the case of Everest Food Products, samples of compounded asafoetida powder were found to be “misbranded and sub-standard” by a primary food laboratory, according to an FSSAI order. FSSAI said the products failed to meet the required standard for alcohol soluble extract, which must be at least 5%. One sample recorded an extract level of 0%, while Yellow Hing Powder and Black Hing Powder had levels of 3.29% and 4.4%, respectively. The regulator said routine surveillance and samples collected from different sources and locations also showed similar violations. The findings indicated a consistent pattern of products containing less than the required 5% alcoholic extract. “In view of the above contraventions, the sale of compounded asafoetida and all its variants by Everest has been prohibited with immediate effect until further orders, the order said. FSSAI has asked Everest Food Products to submit an action plan to address the continued sale of sub-standard compounded hing. The company must also ensure that only products meeting the standards under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, are sold. The authority said it could take further action if the company does not provide a satisfactory explanation or fails to ensure compliance. Also Read: ‘PM Modi must order FIR’: Rahul Gandhi demands SC/ST Act case over Haldwani purification row Laljee Godhoo faces similar action FSSAI has separately prohibited Laljee Godhoo and Company from manufacturing and selling compounded hing or compounded asafoetida with immediate effect. The regulator said samples of the company's compounded hing, including powder and lump variants, were found to be sub-standard and did not meet prescribed requirements. Some samples were also found to be misbranded. According to FSSAI, the raw hing varieties used by Laljee Godhoo to make compounded hing contained excess starch. Under FSSAI regulations, starch in hing cannot exceed 1% by weight. The regulator said market surveillance, legal sampling and test reports of non-conforming raw materials indicated that the violations appeared to be widespread across batches. Laljee Godhoo has also been directed to submit an action plan to address the alleged malpractice. The company must ensure that only products meeting food safety standards are manufactured and sold.

FSSAI has banned the manufacture and sale of compounded hing by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company after samples were found to be sub-standard, misbranded and non-compliant with prescribed quality standards.

FSSAI bans sale of top spice brand’s compounded hing over quality violations

Following the Food regulator FSSAI's regulatory action, leading food companies Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other firms have withdrawn “100%” claims from their product labels and ads in order to ensure food safety. The FSSAI's enforcement measures against food business operators (FBOs) now prohibit the use of “100%” claims that could mislead consumers.<h3>FSSAI action against six companies</h3>Action has been taken against six companies, including Bonn Biscuits, Emami, Apis India, Amway India, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods following the intervention. Following action by the FSSAI, Bonn Biscuits took down a “100%” claim that had appeared in an advertisement for Bonn Cummin Flavour Jeera Bite Biscuits from its website. Similarly, Apis India and Emami, makers of sell Zhandu Honey, also moved to correct their products after the regulator raised concerns over the “100% Honey” labels. Amway India also chose to drop "100%" from both packaging and marketing material for its Persona 100% Pure Coconut Oil, without being pushed to do so. The FSSAI noted that the company has pulled existing stock from stores and plans to introduce updated packaging in phases between September and October 2026. Kerala-based Juza Foods was found to be making several "100%" claims on its baby food range, including "100% Ragi," "100% Vegan," and "100% Clean Ingredients." According to the FSSAI, the company admitted to the violations and committed to withdrawing the claims, while its sales website was taken offline until the issues are fixed.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nalsar-row-cjp-protest-today-legal-cockroaches-to-seek-bci-chief-manan-mishra-s-resignation-1787192311397">NALSAR row: CJP protest today; ‘legal cockroaches’ to seek BCI chief Manan Mishra's resignation</a> Masterchow Foods was another company flagged, removing the "100%" label from its Ramen Noodles after the regulator stepped in. The FSSAI pointed out that the product also bore a "100% Natural" tag, noting that labelling a composite food as "Natural" breaches the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products is not defined under the food safety norms, which could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority. The 2018 regulations note that food claims are required to be truthful, unambiguous, meaningful and not misleading.

The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority.

Following the Food regulator FSSAI's regulatory action, leading food companies Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other firms have withdrawn “100%” claims from their product labels and ads in order to ensure food safety. The FSSAI's enforcement measures against food business operators (FBOs) now prohibit the use of “100%” claims that could mislead consumers. FSSAI action against six companies Action has been taken against six companies, including Bonn Biscuits, Emami, Apis India, Amway India, Juza Foods and Masterchow Foods following the intervention. Following action by the FSSAI, Bonn Biscuits took down a “100%” claim that had appeared in an advertisement for Bonn Cummin Flavour Jeera Bite Biscuits from its website. Similarly, Apis India and Emami, makers of sell Zhandu Honey, also moved to correct their products after the regulator raised concerns over the “100% Honey” labels. Amway India also chose to drop "100%" from both packaging and marketing material for its Persona 100% Pure Coconut Oil, without being pushed to do so. The FSSAI noted that the company has pulled existing stock from stores and plans to introduce updated packaging in phases between September and October 2026. Kerala-based Juza Foods was found to be making several "100%" claims on its baby food range, including "100% Ragi," "100% Vegan," and "100% Clean Ingredients." According to the FSSAI, the company admitted to the violations and committed to withdrawing the claims, while its sales website was taken offline until the issues are fixed. Also read: NALSAR row: CJP protest today; ‘legal cockroaches’ to seek BCI chief Manan Mishra's resignation Masterchow Foods was another company flagged, removing the "100%" label from its Ramen Noodles after the regulator stepped in. The FSSAI pointed out that the product also bore a "100% Natural" tag, noting that labelling a composite food as "Natural" breaches the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products is not defined under the food safety norms, which could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority. The 2018 regulations note that food claims are required to be truthful, unambiguous, meaningful and not misleading.

The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority.

Amway India, Emami and Bonn Biscuits among 6 food companies withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI crackdown

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FSSAI bans sale of top spice brand’s compounded hing over quality violations

Amway, Emami among 6 food companies withdraw '100%' claims after FSSAI action