FSSAI Open to Stricter Warning Labels as SC Presses for Food Safety

Issue of National Interest: SC to Pass Order on Front-of-pack Warning Labels for High Sugar, Salt, Fat Foods

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Terming the issue flagged by the petitioners as one of “national interest”, a bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran said the Court had also done its homework and would pass an order today, which may be uploaded on the apex court’s official website on Friday. It asked the parties to study the order and return on September 28 for the next hearing in the case.  India News | …

'National Interest': Supreme Court To Rule On Warning Labels For Packaged Foods

The Court today said it was concerned with the health of people, particularly growing children, and described the issue as being in the national interest.

India open to stricter RED warnings on food packs

After years of delays, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) last month suggested a two-phased labelling programme...

FSSAI Warning Label Plan Challenged

The proposal followed an order by the Supreme Court on August 13 asking the Union government, in consultation with experts, to decide on the visual format of the front-of-pack label.

Supreme Court questions FSSAI on ‘high sugar, salt, fat’ warning labels

The top court has sought clarity on the nutrient thresholds and scientific basis for FSSAI’s proposed two-phase front-of-pack warning system.

Front-of-pack labels on packaged food: Supreme Court says it is concerned about health of people

The Supreme Court takes a firm stance on food safety, emphasising the urgent need for clear front-of-pack warning labels on products high in salt, sugar, and fat