The Economic Times

Milind Deora backs FSSAI crackdown, says one year is fair for food cos to shift to new labelling

Food companies in India are expected to transition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling over the next year. The FSSAI proposed a system including red hexagonal warnings for unhealthy ingredients like sugar and fat. Milind Deora emphasized the importance of immediate nutritional disclosure to inform consumers effectively. Enforcement actions against misleading labels have been supported by Deora as a necessary measure for accountability.