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FSSAI Notification
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations requiring mandatory Front-of-Pack (FoP) Nutrition Labelling for packaged food products. This regulation is applicable to all food businesses with a Central or State FSSAI license manufacturing packaged foods.
What is FoP Labelling
Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling displays key nutritional information prominently on the front face of packaged food products. FSSAI's approach requires disclosure of:
The information must be displayed with HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW indicators based on reference values.
- ▸Total Sugar content (per 100g/100ml)
- ▸Total Sodium content (per 100g/100ml)
- ▸Total Saturated Fat content (per 100g/100ml)
- ▸Energy (Kcal per 100g/100ml)
Products Covered
All packaged food products where any of the three nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat) exceeds prescribed thresholds:
- ▸Snacks, chips, namkeens
- ▸Ready-to-eat meals and instant foods
- ▸Beverages (juices, soft drinks, energy drinks)
- ▸Biscuits, cakes, confectionery
- ▸Breakfast cereals
- ▸Dairy products (flavoured milk, yogurt)
- ▸Any other processed/packaged food
Threshold Values (per 100g/100ml)
| Nutrient | Low | Medium | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugars | <5g | 5–10g | >10g |
| Sodium | <120mg | 120–600mg | >600mg |
| Saturated Fat | <1.5g | 1.5–5g | >5g |
Implementation Timeline for Manufacturers
All new packaging must have FoP labels. Existing stock with old labels can be sold until applicable deadline.
- ▸Large manufacturers (turnover > ₹100 crore): Compliance required within 6 months of notification
- ▸Medium manufacturers (turnover ₹20–100 crore): Within 12 months
- ▸Small manufacturers (turnover < ₹20 crore): Within 18 months
Business Action Plan
- ▸Conduct nutritional analysis of all packaged products through NABL-accredited lab
- ▸Calculate per 100g/100ml values for sugar, sodium, and saturated fat
- ▸Determine HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW thresholds for each product
- ▸Redesign packaging to include FoP label on front face
- ▸Update FSSAI online portal (FoSCoS) with revised label details
- ▸Train packaging and quality teams on new requirements
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