FSSAI seizes misbranded infant food in Bengaluru, initiates legal action against British Life Sciences
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against British Life Sciences in Bengaluru after an inspection found a significant quantity of misbranded infant food at the company’s premises.
The regulator said the products were seized after officials found violations related to labelling and other regulatory requirements governing infant food products.
FSSAI said legal proceedings have also been initiated against the food business operator, citing the nature of the violations and the potential risk posed by non-compliant products intended for infants and young children.
The action was part of an enforcement drive focused on checking the safety and regulatory compliance of infant food products.
3.7 tonnes of expired infant food destroyed
In a separate action, 3.7 metric tonnes of expired infant food products were ordered to be destroyed in accordance with directions issued by the court.
The expired stock was subsequently disposed of to ensure that it could not be reused, diverted or reintroduced into the food chain.
The destruction of the stock comes amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of products meant for infants and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to food safety and quality risks.
More from BusinessFSSAI has been conducting inspections and enforcement actions to ensure that food businesses comply with prescribed standards and that products placed on the market meet mandatory safety and labelling requirements.
British Life Sciences operates under the British Biologicals group and has a portfolio focused on maternal and child nutrition.
The company markets infant formula under brands including MMS, MMS Gold, Nascent and Optilait. It also offers specialised formulations for low-birth-weight and preterm infants.
Its product portfolio extends to baby cereals sold under the Mum’s Care brand, as well as children’s nutrition products, multivitamin and mineral gummies and nutritional products for pregnancy and lactation.
The company also markets a wider range of nutritional supplements.
