Front-of-pack labels for junk food: What the SC said and why it matters
Warning labels, which alert consumers to high sugar, salt, and fat content in ultra-processed foods, are yet to be implemented, though India began deliberations over a decade ago.
On 13 August, India's Supreme Court criticized the country's food regulator for taking too long to introduce front-of-the-pack warning labels on junk food. The court urged the government to make a final decision on the matter within two weeks. Additionally, the court rejected the argument that India is unable to adopt global best practices. Reporter Sayantan Bera of Mint explains that the court's decision is significant as it deals with the issue of junk food warning labels.
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