The FSSAI has proposed red front-of-pack warning labels for food products high in added saturated fat, sugar, and salt to promote healthier consumer choices.
The move is aimed at simplifying consumer awareness
Aug 29, 2026
05:32 pm
What's the storyThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a new labeling system for unhealthy food products.
The proposal, submitted in an affidavit to the Supreme Court, suggests a prominent front-of-pack warning label in red color.
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