Brand record
Dabur: FSSAI record
Last checked 1 October 2026
Dabur products are not banned in India; FSSAI's August 2026 order halting sale of seven '100%'-labelled Dabur products was stayed by the Delhi High Court on 7 Aug 2026 and Dabur is removing the claims.
- Classification
- Ban stayed by a court
- Decided by
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Reference
- FSSAI order announced 3 Aug 2026 on '100% Natural/Pure/Organic' claims (reported; order not published); Delhi HC stay 7 Aug 2026
- Evidence
- Government document
- Latest action
- 10 August 2026
- Last checked
- 1 October 2026
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FSSAI press release: advisory against '100%' claims on food labels (30 May 2025)
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Key facts
- Products named in Aug 2026 order
- Honey, Cow Ghee, Apple Cider Vinegar, Virgin Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Water, Coconut Milk
- FSSAI's reasoning
- '100% Natural / Pure / Organic' claims called 'scientifically unverifiable'
- Court status
- Delhi High Court stayed the order on 7 Aug 2026
- Dabur's position
- Removing the '100%' claims while litigating; alleges FSSAI favoured certain manufacturers (10 Aug 2026)
- Earlier action
- Dabur Real '100% fruit juice': FSSAI directive 3 Jun 2024; FSSAI affidavit in Delhi HC ~May 2025
- Recalls on record
- None found (FoSCoS brand-level rows to be checked from an Indian IP)
Dabur India has no product recall on record with FSSAI, but it has been at the centre of the regulator's campaign against '100%' claims twice. The first round began on 3 Jun 2024, when FSSAI directed every food business to remove '100% fruit juice' wording from labels; Dabur's Real range was the most visible brand affected and the company contested the directive in the Delhi High Court, where FSSAI filed an affidavit in 2025 calling the claim false.
The second round came in early August 2026. On 3 Aug 2026 FSSAI announced an order halting the sale of Dabur products; reports put the count at seven, and the products named include Honey, Cow Ghee, Apple Cider Vinegar, Virgin Coconut Oil, Sesame Oil, Coconut Water and Coconut Milk, on the ground that '100% Natural', '100% Pure' and '100% Organic' are scientifically unverifiable claims. Dabur moved the Delhi High Court, which stayed the order on 7 Aug 2026. Dabur has said it is removing the claims while it litigates and has accused the regulator of favouring certain manufacturers.
The searcher's phrase 'fssai banned dabur' therefore overstates what happened: this was a labelling order, it never took effect, and no safety finding was made.
What this means for you
Products stay on shelves
The stay means the halt-of-sale order is not in effect. Packs with and without the '100%' wording may both be in circulation.
The dispute is about wording
Neither order alleged contamination or a safety defect. The question is whether '100%' is a verifiable claim under the Advertising and Claims Regulations, 2018.
Watch the court listing
The stay is interim. The outcome of the Delhi High Court matter decides whether the order revives.
This is a record of official orders, not medical advice. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without asking your doctor or pharmacist.
Common questions
Is Dabur Honey banned in India?
No. An August 2026 FSSAI order on its '100%' labelling was stayed by the Delhi High Court on 7 Aug 2026; the product remains on sale.
Was Dabur Real juice banned?
No. FSSAI directed all brands to drop '100% fruit juice' wording in June 2024; the product was never withdrawn.
Sources
Government documents
- FSSAI press release: advisory against '100%' claims on food labels (30 May 2025)RegulatorFood Safety and Standards Authority of India · 30 May 2025
News reports
- Delhi HC stays FSSAI order restricting Dabur's use of '100%' product claimsNewsBusiness Standard · 7 August 2026
- Dabur says FSSAI favoured certain manufacturers by banning sale of items with '100%' labelNewsBusiness Today · 10 August 2026
- FSSAI issues directive mandating all FBOs to remove any claim of '100% fruit juices' from labelsNewsAll India Radio
- Dabur Real fruit juice: FSSAI tells Delhi High Court '100%' claim on packaging is falseNewsBusiness Standard · 1 May 2025