Why Is FSSAI Proposing A Ban On Added Sucrose And Fructose In Food For Babies?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed prohibiting the addition of sucrose and fructose to food products intended for infants up to six months of age. The proposal aims to strengthen infant nutrition standards and address concerns about the potential effects of added sugars on babies' health and development. FSSAI has published a draft amendment to the Food Safety…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a ban on adding sucrose and fructose to food products intended for infants up to six months of age. The proposal is contained in a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020.
According to The Hindu, the draft amendment was published in the Gazette of India on Friday, October 16, 2026, and aims to amend existing regulations regarding the quality, safety, and nutritional composition of infant nutrition products. The Free Press Journal reports that the proposal intends to strengthen nutrition standards and address concerns regarding the impact of added sugars on the health and development of babies.
The Hindu notes that the government has issued a release stating that early exposure to added sugars is a public health concern due to potential implications for long-term dietary habits and the development of dietary preferences.
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