Food Manifest 
Key Update
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a mandatory dairy logo for milk and milk products, including composite milk products. The regulator aims to establish a uniform identification system across dairy product packaging. FSSAI notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, through the Gazette of India published on November 9, 2026. The new requirement will take effect on July 1, 2028.
Mandatory Milk-Drop Logo on Dairy Products
Under the amended regulations, all milk and milk products covered by FSSAI’s food product standards must display the prescribed logo on their packaging. It features a white milk-drop symbol against a blue square background. The regulations also specify the logo’s minimum dimensions based on the area of the package’s Principal Display Panel (PDP).
Logo Dimensions Based on Package Size
| Principal Display Panel Area | Square Logo Size | Drop Height | Drop Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 cm² | 6 mm | 4.56 mm | 3 mm |
| Above 100–500 cm² | 8 mm | 6.08 mm | 4 mm |
| Above 500–2,500 cm² | 12 mm | 9.12 mm | 6 mm |
| Above 2,500 cm² | 16 mm | 12.16 mm | 8 mm |
Amendment to Existing Labelling Regulations
The amendment inserts a new provision into Schedule I of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, establishing the prescribed dairy logo as a mandatory labelling requirement for the specified product categories.
What Does This Mean for Food Businesses?
Dairy manufacturers, processors, packers, importers and brand owners will need to review their existing packaging designs and update their labels to include the prescribed logo. Businesses should also ensure that the logo meets the minimum size requirements applicable to their packaging.
Effective Date
The new labelling requirement will come into effect on July 1, 2028, giving food businesses time to make the necessary packaging changes.
Source: FoodTech Network
