Starbucks working with FSSAI on its pending applications

Starbucks, the global coffee chain whose products has been rejected by the food safety authority earlier last week said it is working with FSSAI on its pending applications after being asked to clarify on reports of the cafe chain selling rejected products in India.

In a reply to BSE, which sought a clarification on reports that Starbucks outlet is still selling products rejected by FSSAI, Tata Starbucks CEO Avani Davda said: "We are diligently working with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to provide the technical information relating to our pending applications that they have requested."

According to reports, Starbucks coffee which entered India partnership with Tata Group continues to sell products rejected by central food safety regulator FSSAI after risk assessment.

FSSAI had earlier rejected over 32 products of Tata Starbucks submitted in April.

These rejected products include coffee frappucino, vanilla syrup and hazelnut flavoured syrups, which are still sold at the cafe chain's outlet in the heart of the capital.

"As a premium global retailer, Starbucks has the highest standards for the experience, beverages and food we offer our customers and we are committed to complying with the regulations in every market we operate in," added Davda.