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India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought back

Indias food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for simpler disclosures. The decision faces Supreme Court scrutiny amid concerns over obesity, high sugar, salt and fat levels, and differing product formulations across countries.

25 Aug 2026 9:53 am