New Delhi: FSSAI Stock of a branded “alkaline water” product worth over Rs 31 lakh has been seized after laboratory tests found the presence of fulvic acid, which is not allowed in packaged drinking water under current food safety norms. The action followed a consumer complaint filed through the Food Safety Connect portal, following which officials inspected the company’s manufacturing unit in Savli, Gujarat. During the inspection, food safety officials found several irregularities, including missing ingredient details, no product name on the front label, and visible black particles inside the bottles. Officials also reported sediment accumulation and an unexplained black-brown color in the product. Subsequent laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of fulvic acid, which investigators said came from excess black mineral matter and was not naturally present in the water. FSSAI said it has initiated proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and reiterated that packaged drinking water sold in the market must meet safety and labeling standards.