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FSSAI Signals Willingness to Tighten Food Labeling Rules, Says Supreme Court
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 01:38 PM
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Supreme Court that it is ready to adopt stricter labeling guidelines for food products.
FSSAI informed the Supreme Court that it is ready to adopt stricter labeling guidelines for food products.
The regulator emphasized its willingness to tighten rules that govern the information displayed on food packaging.
In response to a query from the court, FSSAI clarified that it is open to revising its labeling framework to enhance consumer protection.
The move could lead to changes in how food manufacturers present nutritional and ingredient details on their labels.
The regulator emphasized its willingness to tighten rules that govern the information displayed on food packaging.
In response to a query from the court, FSSAI clarified that it is open to revising its labeling framework to enhance consumer protection.
The move could lead to changes in how food manufacturers present nutritional and ingredient details on their labels.