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What’s moving in India’s food aisle

FSSAI rule changes, shifting labels, and everything else that’s quietly changing what’s in your basket.

FSSAI
FSSAI weighs stricter front-of-pack warning labels

A new draft rule could put bigger warnings on packs high in sugar, salt or fat — no more hiding it in fine print.

3 days ago
Packaging
Front-of-pack health claims are getting a second look

More brands are quietly softening “healthy” claims on packaging as scrutiny across the industry increases.

5 days ago
Ingredients
The shift away from artificial colours continues

Several major snack and beverage brands are reformulating recipes to drop synthetic dyes.

1 week ago
Industry
“High protein” labelling comes under the microscope

Nutrition experts are raising questions about how loosely the term gets used on Indian packaging.

1 week ago
FSSAI
Sugar-content disclosure rules may get an update

Regulators are reviewing how added sugar is declared on nutrition panels.

2 weeks ago
Consumer
More shoppers are checking labels before buying

Recent surveys point to a steady rise in people reading ingredient lists, not just front-of-pack claims.

2 weeks ago

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