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Supreme Court Demands FSSAI Detail Food Warning Labels: Shape, Size, Colour
✍️ TOI India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:43 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to specify the exact shape, size, colour and placement of food warning labels, and to answer thirteen questions within ten days.
The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) demanding that it provide detailed specifications for food warning labels, including their shape, size, colour and exact placement on packaging.
The court also highlighted the need for clear communication of junk‑food risks to children.
FSSAI has been asked to answer thirteen specific queries raised by the court and must submit its responses within ten days. While the authority has made some progress, the court noted that further clarification is required.
The directive underscores the court’s concern over consumer protection and the importance of transparent labeling in the food industry.
The FSSAI’s compliance will set a precedent for stricter food labeling standards across the country.
The court also highlighted the need for clear communication of junk‑food risks to children.
FSSAI has been asked to answer thirteen specific queries raised by the court and must submit its responses within ten days. While the authority has made some progress, the court noted that further clarification is required.
The directive underscores the court’s concern over consumer protection and the importance of transparent labeling in the food industry.
The FSSAI’s compliance will set a precedent for stricter food labeling standards across the country.