‘Taking us for a toss?’: Top court raps food regulator on warning labels

The Supreme Court has criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for not implementing Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) on packaged food products to indicate levels of sugar, salt, and saturated fats. The court, in a bench presided by Justice J B Pardiwala, expressed concern over the health of children and urged the government to take a final decision on the matter within two weeks.

The counsel for the petitioner highlighted that the FSSAI's proposed solution, which uses a star-rating system, may negatively impact traditional Indian food products, leading to inaccurate labeling. The court emphasized the need to promote public awareness about the health implications of consuming certain foods, regardless of the potential impact on the food industry.

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