India's Top Court Rebukes Government over Timeline for Food Warning Labels

SC questions FSSAI over its proposed timeline for implementation of front-of-package labelling

Front-of-package labelling is a nutritional information graphic on food packaging that can assist consumers in making an informed decision about food purchases and healthier dietary choices

‘Do not disappoint us’: SC reserves order on FSSAI front-of-pack labels

The Supreme Court asked FSSAI to implement front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods in the ‘true spirit’ and within the prescribed timeline. The regulator has proposed a single-phase system with red-hexagon warnings for products exceeding sugar, salt, fat and other nutrient thresholds.

India's top court rebukes government over timeline for food warning labels

INDIA-FOOD:India's top court rebukes government over timeline for food warning labels

SC reserves judgement on the front-of-the-pack warning labels, says its order will be binding on FSSAI

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its judgement in the matter related to front-of-the-pack labelling regulations for the packaged food industry.

Food giants seek rethink of red warning labels as SC hears FSSAI plan

The Supreme Court is hearing objections to FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack food warnings from industry bodies and petitioners. The case could shape how packaged foods in India disclose high sugar, salt and fat.

SC reserves verdict on FSSAI’s front-of-pack food labelling rules, seeks final submissions

The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment concerning the proposed front-of-pack labelling framework for packaged foods. This framework aims to highlight warnings on products high in sugar, fat, and salt. During the hearing, an NGO's counsel suggested that thresholds should consider total sugar and total fat instead of just added components. The court has directed all parties to submit their final written arguments within three days.