The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench questioned Indias reluctance to match international food safety standards and linked food safety to the right to life under Article 21. The court also warned of further directions.

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider front-of-pack warning labels on junk food amid rising obesity among children. The bench questioned Indias reluctance to match…

India's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, salt, or sugar content on food packages.…