Too Weak, Too Strict: India’s Food Warning Labels Draw Fire From All Sides

India’s Front-Of-Pack Labels: The Fight Over What Gets Flagged

India’s proposed front-of-pack food warning labels face criticism from health advocates and food companies over nutrient thresholds, warning criteria and their likely impact.

Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sides

Too weak, too strict: FSSAI’s food warning labels draw fire from all sides

The Indian government is facing fierce opposition on proposed food warning labels from both health experts and food giants - activists say many items will escape ‌scrutiny while companies warn that the strict thresholds will put red flags on a wide range of ​products.

Packaged Food Regulations, Red Warning Labels And Misleading Health Claims

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is stepping up regulatory oversight and enforcement against fraudulent packaging, mislabelling, and misleading health claims made by food manufacturers. Amid rising concerns over ultra-processed foods, diabetes, and obesity, the regulatory body has proposed front-of-package red warning labels to alert consumers about items high in fat, sugar, and salt based on scientific standards. State food safe…

On packaged foods in India, now a red label, and a long overdue warning

A red label may not, by itself, make people eat better, but it is a useful place to start if it makes it easier to tell healthy choices from harmful ones