#food-labeling
Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla India
Orkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear nutritional information. He said the industry supports the regulator’s objective of helping consumers make informed cho…
Orkla India CEO backs FSSAI's push for front-of-pack labels on food
Leading packaged food firm Orkla India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Sharma has supported the sectoral watchdog FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack labelling norms, saying consumers have every right to know the nutritional details of the pro…
Follow regulations, do not mislead customers: FSSAI CEO to food companies
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says food companies must comply with regulations and ensure labels accurately reflect products, as consumer complaints and state enforcement rise
Food packets may have to spill the beans
India's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, salt, or sugar content on food packages. The regulator is also exploring varied assessment thresholds based on typical s…
Maharashtra mandates ‘cheese analogue’ disclosure on menus and bills
Maharashtra FDA mandates eateries and food vendors to label ‘cheese analogue’ on menus and bills amid crackdown on fake cheese products.