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3 storiesFSSAI Tells Supreme Court Front-of-Pack Warnings Will Arrive in One Phase
Packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat will carry a red hexagon warning on the front of the pack. FSSAI has dropped its two-phase plan and proposed a one-year compliance window.
FSSAI Proposes Red "High Sugar, High Salt, High Fat" Labels
After a Supreme Court order in August, FSSAI proposed red hexagon warnings reading HIGH FAT, HIGH SUGAR, HIGH SALT or HIGHLY SWEETENED BEVERAGE on qualifying packaged foods.
FSSAI Issues Labelling Directive for Coffee-Chicory Mixtures
On 22 July FSSAI issued a directive on how coffee-chicory mixtures must be labelled under the 2025 amendment to the labelling and display regulations.