Supreme Court Questions FSSAI Over Delay in Packaged Food Warning Labels

The Supreme Court questioned FSSAI on Monday regarding its proposed two-year timeline to roll out front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods.

FSSAI proposed a four-month consultation period followed by a 365-day voluntary compliance window after notifying norms by July 1 next year.

The bench pressed the food safety regulator to expedite the process to protect public health while reserving its final order.