A parliamentary committee urged FSSAI to expedite guidelines for front of pack labelling. Consequently, consumers will soon gain clear visibility regarding nutritional values, specifically sugar content in packaged products.

Need for Front of Pack Labelling Regulations

Currently, standard packaging relies on numerical disclosures that confuse many buyers. However, interpretative tools like color-coded indicators can easily guide daily food choices. Therefore, the committee highlighted that over two years have passed since the draft notification.

Key Recommendations for Consumer Health

Furthermore, rising consumption of ultra-processed food increases chronic health risks like diabetes. To address this issue, the panel recommends a three-color format using red, yellow, and green to denote sugar levels. Additionally, clear warning labels should highlight items containing excessive sugar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why is front of pack labelling necessary for packaged foods?

It provides clear visual disclosures about sugar and fat levels so consumers can make informed choices quickly.

Q2: What color-coded system did the parliamentary panel suggest?

The panel suggested a three-color format of red, yellow, and green to signify sugar levels clearly.

References

FSSAI must finalise, notify front-of-pack nutrition labelling norms in atime-bound manner: Par Panel – ETHealthworld
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling & Display) Amendment Regulations, 2022.

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