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POSTED July 10, 2010 - 16:20 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Complan’s tall claims fall short, FDA files chargesheet

Heinz India Pvt Ltd has been dragged to court over an “exaggerated advertisement” of its popular health drink Complan.

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a chargesheet against the company's claims that the health drink can add two inches to a child's height.

The FDA complaint, in which seven officials of the company have been named, was filed in the chief metropolitan court, Mazgaon.

The complaint alleges that Heinz has violated the provisions of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954.

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POSTED January 16, 2009 - 11:41 | POSTED BY Smrity Sharma

Coke sued over ' deceptive' VitaminWater health claims

California, United States, January 16: An American advocacy group on Thursday sued the Atlanta based soft drink giant, Coca-Cola’s line of VitaminWater beverages for deceptive and unsubstantiated claims.

Coke sued over ' deceptive' VitaminWater health claims

The class action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California.

The Center for Science in Interest (CSPI) based in Washington, D.C, said that the labeling of the VitaminWater misled the public by claiming that it can cut down on the risk of chronic diseases, promote healthy joints and support optimal immune function.

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