The Indian government is facing opposition from health experts and food companies regarding proposed food warning labels that may allow products high in one flagged nutrient to escape scrutiny.
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Key takeaway
FSSAI's draft food warning-label rule faces criticism for being too lenient, as products high in only one flagged nutrient may avoid warnings.
- Step 1 · The triggerFSSAI's draft rule triggers warning labels only for products high in more than one flagged nutrient, letting many sugary or salty products avoid warnings
- Step 2 · Knock-onMajor packaged-food and beverage companies face lower compliance costs and less demand loss from warning labels, preserving current product mix and supply chains
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs supplying, distributing, or co-packing for these brands see stable demand and avoid sudden reformulation or relabeling costs
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Source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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