Desk note · industry · Food safety / e-commerce
On 8 October 2026, FSSAI issued notices to Dr Reddy’s, Nestle Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Amazon, Flipkart, and Netmeds over Celevida GLP marketing. The regulator said pack claims about muscle, immunity, and GLP-1 therapies could mislead shoppers.
On 8 October 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said it sent notices to Dr Reddy’s, Nestle Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Amazon, Flipkart, and Netmeds. The case centres on Celevida GLP, a health supplement sold online. FSSAI posted on social media that advertising described the drink as high-protein support during GLP-1 and GIP therapies. Pack claims mentioned muscle strength, immunity support, and energy metabolism. The regulator said those claims could mislead buyers about what the product actually does.
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have moved from clinics into dinner-table conversation. Supplement makers often market protein powders and drinks beside that trend. FSSAI is drawing a line between food products and drug-linked promises. When a listing sits on Amazon or Flipkart, the platform and the brand both face questions about who checked the label. This is enforcement, not a new tax or ban. Shelves may stay stocked while companies respond to the notices.
If you buy protein drinks or wellness powders online, read the label and the fine print on the listing. A product that mentions GLP-1 therapies is making a serious health claim. If you sell food or supplements, expect more scrutiny on marketplace copy, not just factory standards. Watch whether FSSAI widens the sweep beyond this SKU and whether platforms tighten listing rules after the notices.
Telecom / IPO
On 22 October 2026, exchange data showed Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore issue had drawn about ₹3.73 lakh crore of total bids by late evening on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed and market commentators citing diverted cash from other listed stocks during the book build.
SEBI / market infrastructure
On 22 October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed letting stock exchanges and depositories fund core-market and regulator-mandated initiatives without prior approval for each ticket, while keeping board oversight and financial safeguards and inviting comments until 12 November.
E-commerce / food delivery
On 22 October 2026, reporting said Flipkart is testing an internal food delivery product called Eat-in by Minutes with more than 8,000 employees in Bengaluru, using Ekart logistics as it prepares to compete with Zomato and Swiggy in meal delivery.
Digital trust / compliance
On 22 October 2026, eMudhra Ltd said its board will voluntarily withdraw from the global SSL/TLS certificate segment after a key-security incident on eight intermediate certificates, citing compliance cost and weak economics while stressing that other digital-trust services continue.
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