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India food nutritional regulation and labelling

Overview

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has moved toward stricter nutritional regulations for food products, particularly those sold near school campuses. Initial proposals aimed to classify foods based on high levels of added fat, sugar, or sodium, aligning with the Indian Council of Medical Research dietary guidelines.

Following these regulatory efforts, the Supreme Court of India directed the FSSAI to implement front-of-package labelling (FOPL) on pre-packaged foods to improve consumer transparency. The court issued a mandate for action within two weeks, noting that approximately 80 per cent of these packaged products are sold near schools. Implementation has previously faced delays due to government concerns regarding the impact on traditional foods and informal food vendors.

Entities

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · Indian Council of Medical Research · Supreme Court of India · Government of India · National Institute of Nutrition

Timeline

10 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Supreme Court directs FSSAI to implement food labelling
The Indian Supreme Court has ordered the FSSAI to implement front-of-package labelling on pre-packaged foods within two weeks to improve consumer awareness of sugar, salt, and oil content.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 6 sources
FSSAI proposes stricter nutritional rules for school foods
The FSSAI has proposed stricter nutritional limits for food sold in schools, setting specific thresholds for added fat, sugar, and sodium to improve student diets.

Sources

asianage.com · deccanchronicle.com · epaper.assamtribune.com · foodinfotech.com · greenqueen.com.hk · latestly.com · policycircle.org · timesnownews.com