Nestlé India has concluded that three Nescafé coffee drinks are safe based on its own testing, but the FSSAI has raised questions about their labelling and classification. The company will respond to the regulator and comply with the regulations.
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For coffee drinkers, news related to Nescafé has surfaced. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has raised questions about the information on the packaging of three of the company's coffee drinks. Meanwhile, Nestlé India maintains that its products are safe to drink. According to the report, the front of the packaging describes these products as flavored milk, while the back labels them as dairy-based beverages.
Disparities have also been found in the information provided about these products on online shopping platforms. FSSAI states that these products should be classified as "flavored milk" according to regulations. This has raised questions about their classification and the information provided on the packaging.
What did Nestle India say?
Nestlé India stated that the regulator's objections relate to the packaging and classification of the products, and not to their safety. According to the company, these coffee drinks comply with all applicable food safety regulations. The company also stated that it will provide its response to FSSAI and cooperate with the necessary procedures.
Which coffee drinks were questioned?
FSSAI has raised objections to the description and classification of three Nescafe products. These include Nescafe Intense Caffè Cappuccino, Nescafe Choco Mocha, and Nescafe Chilled Latte. These are coffee drinks that can be consumed directly from the packet or bottle and do not require separate coffee preparation.
What will happen next?
The company's response and the regulatory review will now be monitored. A decision on further action will be made after this. Currently, the issue primarily concerns the packaging information and product category. Nestlé has declared its drinks safe, while the final status of FSSAI's objections will only be clear after further processing.
