India Weighs Canada-Style Warnings on Packaged Foods High in Sugar, Salt or Fat

Big change for packaged foods? India proposes front-pack warnings for high sugar, salt and fat, says report

The FSSAI proposed a red hexagonal label for foods high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt to promote consumer awareness. Despite government efforts, companies resisted warning labels, leading to public outcry for clearer food labeling in India.

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

The proposed labelling comes after health activists challenged the government in court, while food companies have opposed warning labels as confusing

Nestle Wants Say In India's Food Warning Label Debate

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India weighs Canada-style warnings on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat

India's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, salt, or sugar content on food packages. The regulator is also exploring varied assessment thresholds based on typical serving sizes. This move follows Supreme Court scrutiny over the prolonged delay in implementing such standards. Industry representatives support clear, science-based nutrition information fo…

FSSAI proposes red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat

New Delhi: India’s food regulator has proposed a new front-of-pack warning label for packaged foods that contain high levels of fat, sugar or salt. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, or FSSAI, has suggested a red hexagonal symbol for products that are high in any two or more of these three nutrients, according to a Supreme Court filing seen by Reuters. The proposal marks a major shift in the long-running debate over how packaged f…