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CCPA fines McVitie's Rs 1 lakh for misleading 'Wholewheat' label on biscuits

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India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has ordered biscuit brand McVitie's to stop using the 'Wholewheat' claim on its product packaging. Investigations revealed that the biscuits contained only 19.5% whole wheat flour, making the label potentially misleading to consumers. The CCPA rejected McVitie's argument that the term was part of its trademark. The company was fined Rs 1 lakh and directed to revise its packaging accordingly. The action is part of broader regulatory scrutiny over misleading health claims on food products.

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