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- Food safety authorities have seized a significant quantity of expired and misbranded infant food products from British Life Sciences Private Limited in Bengaluru during an FSSAI inspection.
- Legal proceedings have been initiated against the company under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Around 3.7 metric tonnes of expired infant food articles were ordered destroyed and safely disposed of to prevent their reuse or re-entry into the food chain.
- The company, part of British Biologicals, specialises in maternal and child nutrition and describes itself as one of the world's largest medical nutrition manufacturers.
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- Outcome of the legal proceedings initiated against British Life Sciences Private Limited
- Further FSSAI enforcement action against other infant food manufacturers
- Any statement or response from the company regarding the violations
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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
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“During the inspection conducted at British Life Sciences Private Limited, Bengaluru, a significant quantity of misbranded infant food articles was identified, and seized in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Considering the serious nature of the violations and the potential risk posed by non-compliant infant food products to infants and young children, appropriate legal proceedings were initiated against the firm.”
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…Private Limited based was found to be violating certain food safety standards in infant food products. Officials have taken legal action against the company for failing to maintain safety standards. FSSAI stated: “ During the inspection conducted at British Life Sciences Private Limited, Bengaluru, a significant quantity of misbranded infant food articles was identified, and seized in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Considering the serious nature of the violations and the potential risk posed by non-compliant infant food products to infants and young children, appropriate legal proceedings were initiated against the firm. ” The officials ordered destruction of around 3.7 metric tonnes of expired infant food articles, as per directions of the court. The expired stock was safely disposed of to prevent its reuse, diversion, or…
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