Verified: 1 September 2026 04:31 am IST
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Jurisdiction: India
Primary Regulators: Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) & FSSAI
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Level 1: Customer Support (Initial Complaint)
How to complain: Do not search for random phone numbers online. For immediate product issues, quality complaints, or refund requests, call the official Levercare Toll-Free Helpline at 1800-10-22-221. You can also reach their official WhatsApp assistant at +91-8291082913. For written disputes, email the central helpdesk directly at lever.care@unilever.com. If you have discovered a counterfeit or fake HUL product, you must report it immediately to report.fake@unilever.com. For online complaints, use the official web portal at hul.co.in/contact. You must ensure you receive a unique complaint reference/ticket number.
Availability: The centralized 1800 helpline operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM IST.
Timeline: Standard resolution time for product quality or e-commerce delivery complaints is typically 7 to 10 business days depending on whether product retrieval and lab testing are required.
Level 2: Formal Corporate Escalation (Notice of Dispute)
Who to contact: If the Levercare helpline (Level 1) fails to resolve your issue within the stipulated time, or if your grievance involves data privacy or a severe e-commerce dispute under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules 2020, you must escalate the matter formally. You can email the Grievance Officer directly at grievance.officer-privacy@unilever.com. Alternatively, you can send a formal written complaint via registered post to: Grievance Officer, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Unilever House, B. D. Sawant Marg, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400099, Maharashtra.
Timeline: Under e-commerce regulations, the Grievance Officer must acknowledge the complaint within 48 hours and resolve it within 30 days of receipt.
Level 3: Regulatory Authority (Government Ombudsman)
Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) or the National Consumer Helpline (NCH).
Portal/Contact: If HUL fails to provide a satisfactory resolution within 30 days, your escalation path depends on the product:
- For Food & Beverages (Horlicks, Knorr, Bru, etc.): File a formal complaint regarding adulteration or food safety directly with the FSSAI via their FoSCoS grievance portal at
foscos.fssai.gov.in/consumergrievance. - For Personal Care, Home Care, or General E-commerce: File a grievance with the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) by calling 1915 or using the portal at
consumerhelpline.gov.in.
Level 4: Legal Action (Final Step)
Pre-Litigation: Ensure you have documented all previous correspondence, batch numbers, photographs of the defective product, and Levercare ticket numbers. Send a formal Legal Notice via registered post to HUL’s registered office in Mumbai, providing a standard 30-day window for settlement.
Court/Arbitration: If the legal notice is ignored and the resolution is still unsatisfactory, the final step is approaching the judicial system. You can file a formal complaint through the unified e-Jagriti portal (e-jagriti.gov.in) to approach the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.
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