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- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) responded to thirteen questions from the Supreme Court about a proposed warning label system for processed foods.
- Packaged items high in added sugar, salt, or fat will display a red hexagonal warning label on the front of the packaging.
- Implementation is expected to begin in phases, potentially becoming mandatory by July 2028 to allow manufacturers time to transition their packaging.
- Concerns persist regarding the exclusion of ultra-processed food definitions and the lack of specific thresholds for saturated and trans fats.
What to watch next
- Finalization of rules after WTO and public consultation
- Supreme Court review of the FSSAI affidavit responses
- Actual implementation timeline and potential mandatory start date
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