FSSAI proposes red-hexagon warnings for packaged foods high in salt, sugar or fat
India’s food regulator has proposed front-of-pack red hexagon warnings on packaged foods that exceed prescribed thresholds for even one of salt, sugar or fat. The draft regime is subject to consultation and finalisation, with regulations expected to take about four months.
What happened
FSSAI has proposed front-of-pack nutrition warnings for packaged foods: a red hexagon on a white background identifying high salt, sugar or fat. The
Key facts
- Approximately four months to issue and finalise draft regulations
- Warnings apply when one, two or three nutrients exceed prescribed thresholds
Why this matters
Strategic buyers may find greater value in Indian better-for-you snack, low-sugar beverage and clean-label assets as regulation raises the strategic premium on compliant portfolios.