FSSAI Directs Packaged Food to Display Total Sugar, Salt, Saturated Fat to Be Displayed In Bold, Bigger Fonts

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to display nutritional information regarding “Total Sugar, Salt and Saturated Fat in bold letters and relatively increased font size on labels of packaged food items.”

FSSAI shared the announcement on their official Instagram handle.

The decision to approve the amendment regarding Nutritional information labelling was taken in the 44 meeting of the Food Authority. “The amendment aims to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the product they are consuming and make healthier decisions,” FSSAI shared. “It would also contribute towards efforts to combat the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases and promote public health and well-being.”

Previously in June this year, FSSAI directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove claims of ‘100% fruit juices’ on their products. This mandate includes any claims printed on labels as well as advertisements for the items. As per the FSSAI, if added nutritive sweeteners exceed 15 gm/kg, the product should be labelled ‘Sweetened juice’