Maharashtra FDA Issues Strict Order Against Misleading Infant Formula Ads, Influencer Promotions

No Mother-Child Photo On Baby Food Packets, Orders Team Tukaram Mundhe

Tukaram Mundhe, who made headlines with his crackdown on restaurants over food quality and hygiene, has ordered baby food manufacturers to carry the "Mother's Milk Is Best" message on all their...

Maharashtra FDA Mandates Breastfeeding Notices on Infant Food Packages and Prohibits Commercial Sale of Human Milk | 📰 LatestLY

The Maharashtra FDA, led by Tukaram Mundhe, has made breastfeeding notices mandatory on all infant food packages and banned the commercial sale of human milk. The directive prohibits baby food advertisements, influencer promotions, and sponsorships for doctors, while enforcing fines up to INR 10 lakh and life imprisonment for fatal food safety violations. 📰 Maharashtra FDA Mandates Breastfeeding Notices on Infant Food Packages and Prohibits Com…

Maharashtra FDA issues strict order against misleading infant formula ads, influencer promotions

Maharashtra FDA bans infant formula ads and influencer promos, citing falling breastfeeding rates; mandates clear breastfeeding notices, warnings, and strict penalties.

Tukaram Mundhe on mission again: 'Mother's Milk Is Best' warning mandatory on infant food

The food safety commissioner said the FDA conducted surveys across Maharashtra and found that packaged food products were not complying with mandatory requirements.

No formula ads, free samples or influencer promotions: Maharashtra FDA tightens infant food rules

Under the order, companies will not be permitted to advertise infant milk substitutes, infant foods or feeding bottles in any medium