Tag: FSSAI
April 17, 2024
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
FSSAI Advisory: E-Commerce Platforms to Properly Catego...
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ("FSSAI") is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 ("FSS Act"). It operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI is responsible for regulating and supervising the safety and standards of food products to ensure their quality and hygiene. ......
December 22, 2021
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Green or Brown: An Overview of the FSSAI’s Labelling Re...
The Delhi High Court (Court) recently ruled that all food business operators must make a complete disclosure of all components and measurements used in a food product. This should include information about whether the substances are derived from plants or animals. According to the Court, everyone should be entirely aware of what they consume. ......
December 2, 2020
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
Corporate Law | General Corporate Advisory
HOME CHEF? FSSAI WANTS A PIECE OF THAT PIE
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on food services and systems worldwide have been unprecedented. No aspect of food systems has been left unaffected, be it in a surge of demand for a specific service or product or new and unexpected challenges in business models and operations. ......
December 17, 2018
Intellectual Property | Trademark
Intellectual Property | Trademark
New disclaimers for food-related trademarks
Trademark owners in the food business, they will now have to introduce disclaimers when they use certain terms in their marks, brands or labels, so that consumers are not misled or deceived as to the nature of the products being sold, according to new regulations issued by India’s food regulator....
NCLT’s Jurisdiction for Fraud in Oppression and Mismanagement Petitions: The Supreme...
The role of the National Company Law Tribunal ("NCLT") as a specialised forum under company law has often led to questions around the exact scope of its jurisdiction.
Can a Trade Mark be opposed in India before it is Advertised for Opposition?
In India, the law provides for formal opposition to a trademark application only after it is advertised, but can a third party intervene even during the pre-advertisement stage?
Essential Clauses in a Contract – Force Majeure in light of Regulatory Shifts and Co...
In August 2025, Dream11, an Indian fantasy sports platform, terminated its Rs. 358 Crore sponsorship agreement with the Board of Control for Cricket in India ("BCCI").
A New Era in Online Gaming Regulation: Introduction to India’s latest Gaming Act
On 20th August, 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MeitY”) announced the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (“the Act”), a significant legislative milestone which has since received the President’s assent and become an Act.
Guide to the 13th Nice Classification (2025-26) for Trademarks in India
The updated 13th edition of the Nice Classification reclassifies goods and services to streamline the trademark application and registration process.
A Stitch in Time: Quia Timet and Trademarks in India
Brand owners can use quia timet actions in India proactively to stop trademark infringement before it even happens, but must be careful about how, when and before which forum they seek remedies.
May or Shall: A Curious Case of usage in Arbitration Clauses
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court ("SC") in BGM and M-RPL-JMCT (JV) v. Eastern Coalfields Limited reiterated that not every inclusion of an arbitration clause in a contract would amount to a valid arbitration agreement...
E-Acceptance of Arbitration Agreements: Valid under Law?
The emergence of digital platforms catering to instant communication has transformed the structure and form in which business transactions are negotiated between the parties.
India upgrades its guidelines for computer-related inventions
India's new 2025 CRI Guidelines clarify patentability for computer-related inventions, which will impact applications in cutting edge areas, including AI, ML, and Blockchain technology.
Of informed users and dissected designs: The Delhi High Court clarifies essentials of desi...
What is the standard that decides whether a design is novel or not? The Delhi High Court clarifies that instructed eye or informed user test remains the primary standard in Indian design law.
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