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PEPSICO INC · 2026-08-22 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued more than 150 notices to major food companies, including PepsiCo, over allegedly misleading advertisements, false claims, and labeling violations. The action also covered e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart and food-service businesses, with some licenses suspended or cancelled. The report said some companies, including those notified, had begun corrective measures, creating potential compliance and advertising-related costs in India.

Key facts

• India's food regulator FSSAI has issued over 150 notices to major food companies including PepsiCo India for misleading advertisements, false claims, and labeling violations. source