The Supreme Court of India is seeking detailed answers from the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding the proposed front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods, questioning their scientific basis and implementation.
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Key takeaway
Supreme Court scrutiny delays rollout of FSSAI's front-of-pack food warning labels.
- Step 1 · The triggerSupreme Court scrutiny introduces uncertainty over the scientific basis and timing of FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack warning labels
- Step 2 · Knock-onPackaged food companies delay or adjust label redesign and product reformulation plans, holding off on compliance spending until rules are clarified
- Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs in food processing and packaging face deferred demand for new labels and packaging services, and avoid sunk costs from premature compliance moves
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Source: Economic Times Top Stories
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