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FSSAI proposes red warning labels for high-sugar, salt, and fat packaged foods

FSSAI front-of-pack labeling food safety regulation nutrition warning labels Supreme Court of India

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a new mandatory front-of-pack warning label system for packaged foods and beverages. This proposal, submitted to the Supreme Court of India, marks a reversal from the regulator's previous stance following public pressure and judicial scrutiny.

Under the proposed framework, products containing high levels of two or more of three key nutrients—saturated fat, sugar, or salt—would be required to display a prominent red hexagonal warning symbol. The labels would include specific declarations such as ‘HIGH FAT’, ‘HIGH SUGAR’, ‘HIGH SALT’, or ‘HIGHLY SWEETENED BEVERAGE’ to help consumers, particularly children and vulnerable groups, make informed dietary choices.

The proposal follows significant criticism from the Supreme Court regarding delays in implementing nutritional disclosures. The court has emphasized that public health imperatives must supersede commercial interests. To allow the food industry time to reformulate products, the FSSAI has suggested a two-phase implementation plan. Certain items, such as single-ingredient foods and products inherently rich in these nutrients like ghee or honey, would be exempt from the requirement.

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Coca-Cola · Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition · Nestlé · PepsiCo · Supreme Court of India

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India Proposes Front-of-Pack Warning Labels For Packaged Foods After Public Protest [medgatetoday.com]
India’s Red-Label Revolution—and This Time, Packaged-Food Giants Could Pay the Price - Agro & Food Processing [agronfoodprocessing.com]
FSSAI proposes to roll out front-of-pack red warning on food, drinks high on sugar, salt, or fat [bilkulonline.com]
FSSAI Prohibits Sale of Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Powder [www.newsmobile.in]
After flip-flops, India moves to mandate warning labels on packaged food [packagingsouthasia.com]
पैकेटबंद खाना खरीदने से पहले सावधान! FSSAI का नया फैसला, अनलॉक होगा सेहत का राज!! [samacharnama.com]
‘Substandard asafoetida’: FSSAI bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo hing powders [thefederal.com]
After Supreme Court order, FSSAI proposes red hexagon warning labels for foods high in sugar, salt and fat [www.barandbench.com]
FSSAI proposes front-of-pack warning label in red for food products high in fat, salt & sugar [www.dtnext.in]
Everest, Laljee Godhoo barred from selling compounded hing powder: FSSAI [morungexpress.com]
FSSAI Proposes Red Labels On Packaged Foods For High Sugar, Salt And Fat After SC Rap [news.abplive.com]
FSSAI proposes front-of-pack red warning labels on processed foods, beverages [newsmeter.in]
FSSAI proposes front-of-pack warning on food, drinks high on sugar, salt or fat [www.sentinelassam.com]
Soon, FSSAI to mark high sugar, salt, fat in packaged food [www.siasat.com]
अब पैकेट देखते ही पता चलेगा कितना 'अनहेल्दी' है खाना, FSSAI का बड़ा प्रस्ताव [thecsrjournal.in]
चीनी-नमक ज्यादा तो पैकेट वाले खाने पर दिखेगा लाल निशान! जानें क्या है वजह [www.tv9hindi.com]
Big setback for Everest, Laljee Godhoo as FSSAI bans hing over violations; non-compliance in three other masalas [www.india.com]
‘HIGH SUGAR’, ‘HIGH SALT’, ‘HIGH FAT’: FSSAI Proposes Bold ‘Red Hexagon’ Warnings On Front Of Food Packs [www.news18.com]