Overview
- The Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs tabled a report in Parliament this Thursday pressing the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to finalise the Front‑of‑Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) rules within a defined deadline after the 2022 draft drew more than 14,000 comments.
- The panel ordered simple, at‑a‑glance labels that use a three‑colour system and clear warning markers so shoppers can tell at once whether a product is high, medium, or low in sugar.
- For infant and young‑child foods the committee demanded mandatory front‑of‑pack disclosure of added sugar, tighter scientifically reviewed sugar limits, prioritised inspections of infant‑food makers, and separate public reporting of compliance.
- The report flagged gaps in online listings that hide pack information and asked the Department of Consumer Affairs, FSSAI, state food authorities and the CCPA to create a coordinated monitoring and enforcement system to spot mislabelling and misleading claims.
- FSSAI had told the Supreme Court in March that it needs further scientific review and consultations, and the regulator has proposed bolder display of added sugar, sodium and saturated‑fat on labels but has not yet notified comprehensive FOPNL rules.