Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPL)

Recently, the Supreme Courtexpressed concern over the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) proposed two-phase rollout of front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat.

  • Front-of-pack warning labels have been debated in India since 2018.
  • FSSAI has proposed a red, hexagonal front-of-pack warning label for packaged foods high in added sugar, saturated fat or salt, to help consumers quickly identify unhealthy products.
  • The recommended nutrient based on thresholds specified under the Dietary Guidelines for Indians, 2024, issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of ....
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