FSSAI Issues Prohibition Order to Dabur for Misleading '100%' Claims on Food Products

FSSAI Tightens Rules on Food Claims: ‘100% Pure’ and Health Labels Under Scrutiny

FSSAI is proposing stricter regulations on food product claims like '100% Pure' and health endorsements, following concerns over misleading marketing—especially for products like Bournvita marketed for children's nutrition. This move aims to protect consumers and enforce honest labeling.

FSSAI Shelves Colour-Coded Front-of-Pack Labels After Food Industry Lobbying; SC Scrutinises Decision

India’s food regulator FSSAI has dropped its push for colour-coded front-of-pack warning labels, proposing instead a black-and-white nutrition table, after intense industry lobbying. The Supreme Court is scrutinising the decision as 80% of India’s packaged food market is high in fat, sugar and salt, with a Lancet study projecting 450 million Indians may be obese/overweight by 2050. This is a key case study for Mains on regulatory independence, corporate lobbying and consumer right to health information.

SC Pushes FSSAI for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels; Expert Flags 'Two or More' Threshold Loophole

FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, or saturated fat, but a critical loophole exists: warnings are triggered only when a product is high in two or more of these nutrients. This allows many unhealthy products to escape scrutiny. The Supreme Court is monitoring the issue with the next hearing on September 10, 2026. For exams, this is relevant to food safety regulation, consumer rights, and judicial activism.

FSSAI Proposes Red Hexagonal Label for High Fat, Sugar, Salt in Snacks (Two-Phase Plan)

FSSAI has proposed a red hexagonal front-of-pack label for packaged foods high in fat, sugar, or salt, following a Supreme Court direction. The two-phase plan exempts single-ingredient items like ghee and sugar. Experts raise concerns about the threshold and use of 'added' term, questioning the effectiveness of the move.

FSSAI Proposes Red Hexagon Warning Labels on Packaged Foods; Chile Saw 24% Drop in Sugary Drinks

FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats, following a Supreme Court directive. With India ranking second globally for child obesity, this move mirrors Chile's successful model, which reduced sugary drink consumption by 24%. Students must track this for Prelims (FSSAI, data) and Mains (public health regulation, obesity epidemic).

FSSAI Proposes Red Hexagon Warning Label for Foods High in Added Sugar, Saturated Fat, Salt

FSSAI has proposed a red hexagonal warning label on packaged foods high in added sugar, saturated fat or salt, with Phase I covering products high in two or more nutrients plus specified highly sweetened beverages. The Supreme Court will hear the affidavit on September 10. This is a major step toward interpretive front-of-pack labelling after years of debate.

FSSAI Initiates 3 Cases Against Nestlé India Over IMS Act, Biotin Levels

FSSAI has initiated three separate cases against Nestlé India for alleged violations of the IMS Act and food safety regulations related to infant formula promotional claims and biotin content. This action reinforces India's strict stance on protecting breastfeeding practices and regulating infant nutrition marketing. For exams, this links to the FSS Act, IMS Act, and regulatory enforcement mechanisms.

FSSAI Safe Food Regulations 2020 Enforced in Maharashtra Schools; Junk Food Banned

Maharashtra's School Education Department has issued a to-do checklist enforcing the FSSAI's Safe Food and Balanced Diet for School Children Regulations 2020. All schools must ban junk food, ensure valid FSSAI licences for all food operators, and include nutritious items like fruits and pulses in menus. This is critical for understanding state-level food safety enforcement and child health governance.