FSSAI seeks scientific evidence for whey protein digestibility claim

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to a food company seeking scientific substantiation for the claim that whey protein in Lactogen Pro 1 Powder is “easy to digest”.  The infant formula is intended for babies from birth to six months when breastfeeding is not possible or the product is used for top-feeding. Under the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, and Regulation 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, infant food claims must meet relevant regulatory standards. FSSAI has sought supporting evidence and asked why action should not be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The notice is not a final finding of non-compliance.

The notice only initiates regulatory scrutiny; it does not establish that the claim is false.