The Supreme Court questioned a PIL seeking a national task force on food safety, asking for concrete research instead of broad claims. The bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta reserved judgment after hearing the petitioner in person.
The Supreme Court of India has given the Central Government three months to finalize new food labelling rules, ensuring clearer nutritional information on packaged items. This decision, influenced by a Public Interest Litigation, aims to aid consumers in making healthier choices and address public health concerns regarding processed foods and non-communicable diseases.
