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Indo Nissin to withdraw Top Ramen noodles due to pending product approval
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Wednesday, 01 July, 2015, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Bengaluru
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fiogf49gjkf0d Indo Nissin Foods Pvt. Ltd, the Bangalore-based subsidiary of Japanese instant noodles pioneer Nissin Foods Holdings, has now voluntarily withdrawn its instant noodles brand Top Ramen from the Indian market pending its product approval from the Indian food regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
“On June 8, FSSAI had come out with the advisory on product safety testing of all instant noodle products in India. At that time, we had sought clarification from FSSAI since Top Ramen product approval is pending with the regulator. They have requested us to withdraw the product until they give the product approval. We hope to get the approval soon from FSSAI and be back in the market providing safe and affordable food products as we have done for over 24 years,” said Gautam Sharma, managing director, Indo Nissin.
“We are withdrawing on the request of the regulator and as a mark of respect for them.The product has been extensively tested in the last few weeks after product safety concerns arose in the category. We have tested at two FSSAI accredited independent laboratories and shared the results with FSSAI a few weeks ago. While many Top Ramen samples have been tested by various state FDAs across India, only in two cases slightly higher Lead level has been found in the tastemaker. We are meeting the state FDAs and sharing our test results with them as well as seeking a re-test,” he added.
Further, Sharma said that Top Ramen has been in the Indian market since 1991 and is loved by millions of Indian consumers. The brand has never had any product safety issue or product recall in the last 24 years. It is manufactured in company-owned factories with the highest quality and safety standards in keeping with its Japanese heritage.
“During this period of concern for safety of the products in the category, we would like to help all the state FDAs and FSSAI to address all product safety concerns and complete the testing process satisfactorily. The sooner we can assure people that the products are safe and good, the better it is for all of us,” Sharma said.
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