India may introduce tougher warning labels on packaged foods high in added sugar, salt and saturated fat, intensifying scrutiny of major food brands.

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…