India's food safety regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has proposed mandatory warning labels on the front of packaged food products, according to a court filing cited by Reuters. The move marks a reversal from its earlier stance, coming after public criticism over insufficient nutritional information on food packaging.
Public Outcry Forces FSSAI U-Turn: India To Finally Get Strong Food Warning Labels
As per the filing, which is not public, the regulator has suggested a red hexagon symbol for products high in two or more of three nutrients, fat, sugar or salt
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As per the filing, which is not public, the regulator has suggested a red hexagon symbol for products high in two or more of three nutrients, fat, sugar or salt, the news agency reported.
This remains a developing story, with further details awaited.