FSSAI proposes front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, salt
‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme Court
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed the implementation of front-of-pack (FOP) red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt on the front of food products. This proposal, submitted in the Supreme Court on August 28, 2026, aligns with international regulations and aims to provide a simple and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products high in specified nutrients of concern.
The proposed warning label, in a red hexagonal shape, would be displayed prominently on the front of the pack, in a larger font than the nutrition information table on the back of the pack, to help customers quickly identify at-risk foods. The FSSAI's proposal includes exemptions for single-ingredient foods, such as ghee, edible oil, and jaggery, and is planned to be implemented in two phases, with Phase I focusing on products high in two or more specified nutrients and specified sweetened beverages.
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