GENERAL11 Sept 2026
From Maggi to Thums Up: How India became dependent on cheap packaged food
India's food regulator, FSSAI, may now put tough red warning labels on packaged food that crosses set limits for added sugar, salt or saturated fat. It dropped its earlier plan to phase the labels in after Supreme Court judges raised questions. This affects food makers and everyday buyers. Check labels on your regular packaged snacks and expect recipe or price changes.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India said it could introduce tougher red warning labels on food that exceeds government-set limits on added sugar, salt or saturated fat in one go.
- This came after Supreme Court judges raised questions about FSSAI's initial plan for a phased introduction of the labels.
- More than 101 million people in India are living with diabetes, while another 136 million have prediabetes, according to Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:When you buy packaged food, read the label for added sugar, salt and saturated fat, and keep an eye on FSSAI announcements, as labelling rules and product recipes may change.
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