The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) to conduct an intensive evaluation of the sugar content in Nestle’s baby food merchandise following a report indicating non-compliance with well being requirements.
The report, collectively launched by Swiss group Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), disclosed that Nestle’s baby-food manufacturers in India comprise elevated ranges of added sugar in contrast to the identical merchandise offered in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and different developed international locations.
NCPCR writes to FSSAI
“In light of these concerns it is requested that FSSAI undertake a comprehensive review of the sugar content in baby food products manufactured and marketed by Nestle and other companies,” stated NCPCR Chief Priyank Kanoongo, in the letter to the food regulator, reported by IANS.
The Commission stated it has “taken cognisance” of the report and that the added sugar content may probably hurt the well being of infants and younger youngsters.
“Given the vulnerability of this population group and their unique nutritional needs, it is imperative that baby food meets strict standards for nutritional quality and safety,” stated the letter addressed to FSSAI Chief G. Kamala Vardhan Rao.
FSSAI requested to present Standard Guidelines for Infant food merchandise
Requested the food regulator to verify whether or not Nestle’s merchandise are licensed by it, it additionally requested the FSSAI to present the Commission with “Standard Guidelines for Infant food products” and to share the checklist of baby food product corporations and merchandise registered with the food regulator.
The Commission has requested FSSAI to “inquire and furnish information within 7 days”. Meanwhile, Nestle has stated that it has decreased added sugars by up to 30 per cent in the previous 5 years and that it by no means compromises on the dietary high quality of its merchandise.
(With IANS inputs)
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