India's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India compared to other markets. The food safety regulator plans tougher red warning labels on unhealthy products. This move comes after public anger and industry opposition to front-of-pack warnings. India's packaged food market continues its rapid growth trajectory.

India is intensifying food safety checks and proposing warning labels for high-sugar, salt and fat foods amid industry and health advocates’ concerns.

Nutritional warnings, disclosures should improve

India's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India compared to other markets. The food…