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FSSAI suspended the nutraceutical licence of Dior Pharmaceuticals on 30 July 2026 over serious Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations at its Punjab plant.
Inspections found non-compliance in infrastructure, sanitation, pest control, storage, and personnel hygiene.
FSSAI ordered all manufacturing activities at the site to stop until full compliance is verified.
Nutraceuticals — dietary supplements/functional foods derived from food sources — are regulated as food products in India under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
A set of standards covering hygiene, sanitation, equipment maintenance, storage, and personnel practices in food and pharmaceutical facilities, meant to ensure product safety, quality, and traceability.
Simple Analogy: The baseline housekeeping and process rules a factory must follow so what comes out the door is safe to consume.
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GS Paper II > Food Safety Regulation
Products derived from food sources used as dietary supplements or functional foods, regulated as food products in India