Pushing the Centre on packaged-food warning labels, the Supreme Court welcomed the FSSAI’s proposed “red hexagon” HIGH FAT / SUGAR / SALT front-of-pack warning but flagged gaps in its phasing, thresholds and timeline, and put 13 pointed questions to the regulator, framing the exercise as part of the right to health under Article 21. New […]
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the FSSAI to implement front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged foods to encourage healthier choices and address the obesity crisis. Milind Deora supports this initiative, emphasizing the need for regulations on both foreign and Indian unhealthy snacks. The Union Health Ministry backs these efforts to modify dietary habits nationwide.
The Madras High Court reinstated A.R. Dairy Food’s FSSAI licence, initially suspended for allegedly supplying adulterated ghee to TTD. The court allowed a temporary suspension for ghee production only, mandating a fresh review within four weeks. Justice Lakshminarayanan emphasized proper legal procedures for any future licence cancellations and imposed costs on the company.
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.
