Food Companies Oppose FSSAI's Proposal Of Red Warning Labels On Packaged Foods
Food manufacturers have asked the Supreme Court to reconsider the proposed use of red-coloured warnings on packaged food products, stating that consumers may associate the colour with existing non-vegetarian food identification marks. The issue comes ahead of the Supreme Court’s hearing on September 28 regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) proposed front-of-pack…
Food companies are challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) plan to use red warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt. The manufacturers argue that consumers may confuse the color red with existing non-vegetarian identification marks. This comes ahead of the Supreme Court hearing on September 28 regarding the proposed front-of-pack warning label system.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed that packaged foods exceeding specific limits for sugar, salt, or fat would feature red hexagonal warnings on the front of the packaging, indicating "HIGH SUGAR", "HIGH SALT" or "HIGH FAT". The Supreme Court had previously raised concerns over the color choice, as the red color could potentially be linked with non-vegetarian food symbols.
FSSAI has since revised its rollout plan, proposing to implement the warning label system in a single phase, with the warning symbols placed on the upper-left section of packaged food labels. The nutrient limits are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024, issued by the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition.
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