FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny, says expert

Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of ‘added’ nutrients, the size of the warning label, and exemptions

FSSAI agrees to red hexagonal warning labels on junk food packages for high salt, sugar and fat content.NEW DELHI: Junk foods will soon carry warning labels highlighting high levels of salt, sugar and fat, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) telling Supreme Court on Friday that it has agreed t

EXCLUSIVE: India proposes front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods after public outcry  Reuters

Prodded by the Supreme Court to act against unhealthy packaged foods, FSSAI has proposed displaying ingredient warnings on the front labels of products rich in such contents.