{
  "id": 3751607,
  "title": "Nestle wants India to consult on food-labelling rules amid debate on packaging warnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nestle-wants-india-to-consult-on-food-labelling-rules-amid-debate-on-3751607",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T14:09:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436703/nestle-wants-india-to-consult-on-food-labelling-rules-amid-debate-on-packaging-warnings"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nestle has called for India to consult with companies when creating rules for front-of-pack health labelling on food and drinks, according to its CEO Philipp Navratil. This comes amid a public debate on the absence of such measures in the country. India's government has long attempted to implement warning labels on packaging, but dropped a proposal in March after objections from major companies like Coca-Cola and industry groups representing Nestle. Since the story was published, consumers and health experts in India have expressed their displeasure on social media. Nestle supports front-of-pack labelling for products high in sugar, salt, and fat, but believes manufacturers should be part of the process to ensure the rules are scientifically accurate. The issue has sparked controversy, with consumer groups arguing that companies should not have a say in deciding labelling rules.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI: Nestle wants India to consult with companies when drafting rules for front-of-pack health labelling on food and drinks to ensure it is done “scientifically,” its chief executive said, amid a public debate on the lack of such measures in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has for years tried to implement some form of warning labels on packaging, but dropped a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nestle wants India to consult on food-labelling rules amid debate on packaging warnings",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nestle-wants-india-to-consult-on-food-labelling-rules-amid-debate-on",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}