FSSAI likely to consider 'warning' stickers on front-of-pack labels

The food regulatory authority is likely to incorporate certain necessary changes such as warning labels along with the existing ratings system in the labelling draft regulations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) may consider adding warning labels, along with its recommendations, to its existing proposed draft policy for front-of-pack labels (FoPL) before it submits the proposal to the government for its final approval. 

The move is likely to come, keeping in mind the health worries of the general public and repeated requests from stakeholders.

“Bearing in mind public health, FoPL should have a warning sticker, cautioning consumers about excess consumption of products,” said a source in the know. 

At present, the proposed labelling system for food packets has drawn a lot of criticism