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- India's food regulator FSSAI has banned Dabur India Limited from selling several food products that carry misleading '100 per cent' guarantee claims, citing violations of advertising regulations.
- The ban targets specific SKUs where Dabur used absolute '100%' language that the regulator deemed unsubstantiated or deceptive to consumers.
- Dabur, one of India's largest Ayurvedic and FMCG companies, must now pull or relabel the affected products to comply.
- The move signals tighter regulatory scrutiny of health and wellness claims in India's crowded food and beverage market, where brands frequently use percentage-based guarantees to differentiate.
- Consumers who relied on these claims may seek refunds or switch brands, while competitors could gain short-term shelf-space advantages.
- Watch for Dabur's official response, the scope of affected SKUs, and whether FSSAI extends similar actions to other FMCG players using comparable marketing language.
What to watch next
- Watch for Dabur's official response and SKU recall scope
- Monitor whether FSSAI targets other FMCG '100%' claims
- Track consumer sentiment and potential brand-switching patterns
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- Dabur India Limited product sales ban· immediate
- Dabur India Limited reputational damage· weeks
- Dabur India Limited compliance rework· days
Coverage3
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Named India · Dabur · Dabur Himalayan Organic Apple Cider Vinegar · Dabur Hommade Coconut Milk · Dabur India Limited · Dabur Organic Honey · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · FSSAI
- The Times of India'Likely to mislead': FSSAI bars Dabur from selling products with '100%' guarantee claims[1]English national· critical
- Hindustan TimesFSSAI prohibits Dabur from selling food products with '100 pc' claims[2]English national· neutral
- NDTVFSSAI Bans Dabur From Selling Food Products With 'Misleading' 100% Claims[3]English national· neutral
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