Food Safety Regulation in India: Strengthening Consumer Protection and Public Health
The recent proposal by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels highlights the growing focus on regulating unhealthy packaged foods. The proposal seeks prominent red hexagonal warnings for products exceeding prescribed limits of added sugar, saturated fat and salt, strengthening India’s preventive approach to food regulation.
Key Legal Framework
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Provides the overarching legal framework and established FSSAI and State Food Safety Authorities.
- FSS Regulations, 2011: Consolidate standards covering food products, additives, packaging, labelling and licensing.
- Contaminant Regulations: Prescribe maximum permissible limits for heavy metals, pesticide residues and mycotoxins.
- Import Regulations, ....
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