Haryana FDA Raids Gurugram Firm Over Dubious Health Claims

In an action taken on Thursday, the Haryana Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) inspected a Gurugram-based food brand located in Fazilpur Jharsa. Nine food products marketed by the company were flagged for suspected misbranding. The inspection's focus was on products making claims for various health benefits, including nerve and joint pain relief, constipation management, and liver detoxification.

The FDA team, operating under Haryana FDA commissioner Dr. Manoj Yadav, found that some advertised claims appeared to extend beyond general nutritional support, potentially implying disease prevention or treatment. The company's representative was requested to present supporting scientific and regulatory documentation but failed to do so during the inspection.

A show-cause notice has been issued to the firm, with further actions pending the company's response and investigation outcomes. The matter is being examined under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Nine food and nine cosmetic samples, along with crucial company documents, were collected for testing and analysis.