# 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.
- Title: FSSAI's red hexagon warning labels for food | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: fssai, red hexagon, food labels, nutrient warning, salt, sugar, fat, india, food safety, packaged food, FSSAI's, red
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/a-red-hexagon-on-your-food-pack-fssai-proposes-new-warning-label-regime/articleshow/134437583.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-09-23T12:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fssai, red hexagon, food labels, nutrient warning, salt, sugar, fat, india, food safety, packaged food
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.