Food safety regulator flags Nestle India dairy whitener at Delhi hotel

A sample of low-fat dairy whitener made by Nestle India has been declared unsafe and substandard by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. The food regulator announced the test results on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Details of Action

The sample was collected from the premises of Bharat Hotels Ltd, which operates Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place in New Delhi. A food analyst laboratory report declared the product non-compliant under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. The regulator shared a copy of the laboratory analysis report with the food business operator and issued a formal notice to Bharat Hotels Ltd.

Next Steps

The food business operator received an opportunity to appeal against the laboratory report under the relevant section of the FSS Act within a set time period. Authorities also directed the operator to stop selling the identified food product immediately.

Context

Food safety authorities routinely collect samples from commercial establishments to test for quality and safety standards. Such testing helps ensure that products sold to consumers meet government norms under the food safety laws.