FSSAI approved a proposal to display nutritional information of total sugar, salt and saturated fat in bold letters
FSSAI approved a proposal to display nutritional
FSSAI approved a proposal to display nutritional information of total sugar, salt and saturated fat in bold letters and large fonts at the 44th meeting of the Food Authority
The purpose of the amendment is to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the products
The purpose of the amendment is to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the products they consume and make healthy decisions.
It will also contribute towards combating the rise of non-communicable diseases and promoting public health and well-being
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information related to total sugar, salt and saturated fat in bold letters and relatively increased font sizes on labels of packaged food items
In the 44th meeting of the Food Authority chaired by Shri Apoorva Chandra
In the 44th meeting of the Food Authority chaired by Shri Apoorva Chandra, Chairman, FSSAI, it was decided to approve amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Performance) Rules, 2020 regarding the labelling of nutritional information. The purpose of the amendment is to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the products they consume and make healthy decisions.
The draft notification for this amendment will now be made public and suggestions and objections will be invited
Senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Senior officials of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Law and Justice, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises; The meeting was attended by states and Union Territories. The meeting was attended by representatives of industry associations, consumer organisations, research institutes and farmers’ organisations. READ MORE
