ITC Chairman Backs FSSAI on Food Claims as Delhi Court Grants Interim Relief
ITC Chairman and Managing Director Sanjiv Puri backed FSSAI’s right to question food firms’ compliance and product claims as the regulator’s action became a live issue. The Delhi High Court granted ITC interim relief in its dispute over Aashirvaad claims, including “100% Atta” and “0% Maida.” Puri warned the cigarette tax hike could push some consumers to illicit trade, prompting calibrated pricing and a cigarette portfolio overhaul.