Legal notice served to Patanjali over alleged use of cuttlefish in tooth powder, sparking consumer concerns
1 min read . Updated: 18 May 2023, 06:39 AM IST
PremiumLawyer Shasha Jain highlighted that the list of ingredients in Patanjali's mentioned product includes 'Samundra Fen' (Sepia Officinalis), which is commonly known as common cuttlefish.
A legal notice has been issued to Patanjali due to allegations of using a non-vegetarian ingredient called 'Samudra Phen' (cuttlefish) in its dental product, Divya Dant Manjan, which is labelled as vegetarian and green.
Lawyer Shasha Jain raises concerns on Twitter regarding the alleged use of non-vegetarian ingredient by Patanjali. She wrote, “Issued legal notice to Patanjali, seeking clarifications on the deceptive use of Samudra phen (cuttlefish) in its product Divya Dant Manjan, while labeling it as green. This infringes upon r consumer rights & is deeply offensive to our community and other vegetarian communities."
In the tweet, lawyer Shasha Jain highlighted that the list of ingredients in Patanjali's mentioned product includes 'Samundra Fen' (Sepia Officinalis), which is commonly known as common cuttlefish.
Lawyer Shasha Jain shared a copy of the legal notice she issued to Patanjali, requesting the company to provide clarifications regarding the alleged use of non-vegetarian substances within 15 days of receiving the notice.
In November of last year, the Ayurvedic and Unani Services authorities in Uttarakhand issued an order to Patanjali's Divya Pharmacy, instructing them to halt the production of five drugs. However, this decision was later revoked.
Following a complaint lodged by Dr. K.V. Babu, an ophthalmologist based in Kerala, action was taken against Divya Pharmacy. Dr. Babu expressed concerns over an advertisement by the company claiming that their eye drops were effective in treating conditions such as glaucoma, cataract, and other eye problems. He emphasized that such advertisements pose a risk to human life, as untreated eye issues can potentially lead to blindness.