Parle is reversing its earlier stance on not accepting blanket returns of expired products, following pressure from India’s food regulator, FSSAI, according to reporting. The change comes after a large build-up of stock that has reportedly reached more than ₹100 crore in value. For years, Parle had resisted a blanket expiry-return policy, but the company now appears to move toward allowing returns of expired items under the regulator’s guidance.
Multiple outlets frame the decision as a significant operational shift for Parle, which sells in very high volumes and is described as India’s largest biscuit maker. The company’s sales include over 100 crore biscuit packs per month, making the impact of expiry and inventory management substantial. The move is presented as part of Parle’s response to regulatory expectations on product handling, rather than an announced change in product standards. The reports do not indicate any broader change to recipes or manufacturing, focusing instead on how expired stock is managed and returned.
