From The Economic Times · ET Online · · 50s
FSSAI's red hexagon warning labels for food
India's food safety regulator proposes red hexagon warning labels on food packs to highlight high salt, sugar or fat content.
In brief
India's food safety regulator proposes red hexagon warning labels on food packs to highlight high salt, sugar or fat content. FSSAI will use red hexagons on food packaging to warn consumers about high salt, sugar or fat levels, with labels applying even when only one nutrient exceeds thresholds. Originally reported by…
New warning labels proposed
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes front-of-pack nutrition labels.
Red hexagon design
A red hexagon on white square warns of high salt, sugar or fat in food.
Single-phase rollout
FSSAI will implement labels in one phase with four months for finalization.
Nutrient thresholds
Labels apply even when one nutrient exceeds safety limits.
Implementation timeline
FSSAI aims to finalize draft regulations within four months.
Consumer impact
Food buyers get clearer information at point of purchase.
The bottom line
FSSAI will use red hexagons on food packaging to warn consumers about high salt, sugar or fat levels, with labels applying even when only one nutrient exceeds thresholds.
