Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition research has highlighted the limitations of complex nutrition labels and the potential of visual warnings to help consumers identify unhealthy foods. Its dietary guidelines also provide nutrient limits relevant to front-of-pack labelling.
FSSAI is advancing a framework for prominent red front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat. The rollout is proposed in two stages, with public health groups backing clearer labelling while food manufacturers raise concerns over timelines.
