New Delhi, [India] The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to conduct a thorough review of concerns over sugar content in baby food products manufactured by Nestle. NCPCR approved media reports that the sugar content found in baby food products manufactured by Nestlé have raised concerns over potential health risks due to added sugar in some baby food products. It can potentially harm the health of infants and young children. Given the sensitivity of this population group and their unique nutritional requirements, it is imperative that infant foods meet strict standards for nutritional quality and safety." In view of these concerns, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended Nestlé and conduct a comprehensive review of the sugar content of baby food products manufactured and marketed by other companies.The Commission also requested FSSAI to provide information on whether they are products of the company. Certified by FSSAI and if they follow the required protocols. Additionally, NCPCR has also sought standard guidelines for baby food products and list of baby food manufacturing companies registered with FSSAI along with their respective products. NCPCR has also set a deadline of 7 days for FSSAI to submit the requested information, according to a release. Commission According to media reports, Switzerland-based health regulator Public Eye conducted an investigation which revealed that Nestlé's baby food product Cerelac had banned added sugars in baby food products, despite strict guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO). .The report claims that in India, there is an average of about a gram of sugar per serving. Responding to ANI's queries, Nestle India said, "We believe in the nutritional quality of our products for childhood and give priority to using high quality ingredients. Over the last 5 years, Nestle India has reduced added sugars by up to 30%, depending on the type, in our infant cereal portfolio (milk cereal based complementary foods). We regularly review our portfolio and avoid compromises on quality, safety and taste. Nestlé continues to innovate and improve its products to reduce the levels of added sugars. However, the report said Nestlé has increased the use of honey or sugar in baby food products not only in India but also in many Asian, African and Latin American countries. Violates WHO guidelines against adding sugar.Shares of Nestle India also fell sharply on Thursday. Multinational food company accused of adding sugar to baby food products. Nestle India shares fell nearly 3 per cent before closing at Rs 2471. Its intraday low was Rs 2,410.