FSSAI

Timeline

1. 23 Sep2026
   Polity

   FSSAI initiates penal action against major e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms¹²³

   Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket and Zepto faced action over misleading food claims and prohibited listings under the FSS Act 2006.

   • FSSAI announced penal action on 23 September 2026 against Amazon, Flipkart, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket and Zepto
   • Grounds: misbranding, misleading claims and prohibited items such as datura on listings
   • Cases cited: Happilo date bites, Milky Mist dairy labelling, datura fruits and seeds
2. 21 May2026
   Legislation

   FSSAI notifies standard vegan logo, compulsory on approved packs from 1 July 2027⁴⁵

   The Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2026 require approved vegan products to carry a prescribed green VEGAN logo, with FSSAI approval needed before use. FSSAI publicised the rule on 5 June.

   • Amends the Vegan Foods Regulations, 2022
   • Notified 21 May 2026 (one outlet says 25 May)
   • Mandatory logo on approved vegan packs from 1 July 2027
   • Food business operators must get approval before using the logo

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Sources

1. Free Press Journal
2. Business Today
3. Deccan Chronicle
4. SCC Online
5. Free Press Journal