No, Slapjacks violate India’s Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 and Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 due to unapproved additives like synthetic stimulants. The FSSAI’s 2026 draft regulations explicitly prohibit high-caffeine confectionery, classifying them as adulterated under Section 3(j). State food safety officers in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have seized such products in 2024 raids.
Key Regulations for Slapjacks in India
- FSSAI Prohibition: Slapjacks containing caffeine above 145 mg/kg or synthetic stimulants (e.g., guarana) breach FSS (Food Products Standards and Additives) Regulations, 2011, Schedule 4. Products exceeding these limits face immediate recall under FSSAI Order 2023-24/Recall/01.
- State Enforcement: Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Tamil Nadu’s Directorate of Public Health conduct periodic raids under Maharashtra Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1966, targeting unregistered high-stimulant confectionery.
- Labeling Violations: Mislabeling Slapjacks as “energy boosters” without FSSAI approval triggers penalties under Section 59 of FSS Act, 2006, including fines up to ₹5 lakh and imprisonment for repeat offenders.