Nestle's low fat dairy whitener declared unsafe, substandard by FSSAI

FSSAI has declared a sample of Nestle's Low Fat Dairy Whitener unsafe and substandard after laboratory analysis. Bharat Hotels has been told to stop selling the identified product while consumers are advised to verify affected batches.FSSAI bans Nestle's low fat dairy whitener after Delhi hotel sample fails test. (Representative image)New Delhi,Oct 3, 2026 15:54 ISTA sample of Nestle’s “Low Fat Dairy Whitener” has been declared unsafe and substandard following a laboratory analysis conducted under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).The sample was collected from the premises of M/s Bharat Hotels Ltd. (The Lalit) in Connaught Place, New Delhi, according to a notice shared by FSSAI.WHAT THE FSSAI ANALYSIS FOUNDThe Food Analyst’s laboratory examined the Nestle Low Fat Dairy Whitener sample and found it non-compliant under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.Following the analysis, the findings were communicated to the food business operator. A copy of the laboratory analysis report was also provided for reference and necessary action. FSSAI subsequently issued a notice to Bharat Hotels Ltd. regarding the non-compliant Nestle product.SALE OF IDENTIFIED PRODUCT PROHIBITEDThe food business operator was given an opportunity to appeal against the Food Analyst’s report within the prescribed period under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Meanwhile, authorities directed the food business operator to immediately prohibit the sale of the identified product.Consumers have been advised to follow official updates and verify product information before purchasing or consuming affected batches.The development highlights the role of food safety authorities in testing packaged food products and taking action when samples fail to meet prescribed safety and quality standards.- Ends