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Maharashtra FDA orders tighter regulation of infant foods across the state

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  • Maharashtra order requires FSSAI licences and BIS marks for infant foods
  • It tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising, discounts and benefits to health workers
  • Tighter compliance may affect Indian infant-food makers and distributors operating in Maharashtra

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Maharashtra FDA rules for infant foods

Maharashtra FDA requires infant food packages to carry a “Mother's Milk Is Best” warning. Its order also requires FSSAI licences and BIS marks, tightens labelling and promotion rules, and bars advertising and discounts.

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