The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-29
FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny
Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of ‘added’ nutrients, the size of the warning label, and exemptions FSSAI's proposed warning labels may leave unhealthy foods unmarked, raising concerns about their effectiveness, says nutrition expert Arun Gupta. FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny
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