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Red Hexagons on Food Packs? FSSAI Proposes New Warning Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed red hexagonal warnings for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, giving consumers a clearer way to identify products containing high levels of nutrients of concern. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s direction to FSSAI to address concerns over unhealthy packaged foods.

Dabur’s ‘100% Pure’ Claims: Delhi HC Stays FSSAI Order 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court has stayed FSSAI’s prohibition order against Dabur over its use of “100% Pure” and “100% Natural” claims on food products, giving the company interim relief until the next hearing. Court Questions Lack of Hearing Justice Amit Mahajan noted that Dabur had sold these products for decades and found a

SC Turns Up Heat on FSSAI Over Delayed Food Warning Labels 0

Key Update The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its delay in introducing front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat. A Bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan heard a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking clear warnings to help

Barbeque Nation, Chinese Wok Pulled Up Over Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 30, 2026
Food Safety Team Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations The food safety team of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has identified multiple food safety and hygiene violations during an inspection at Barbeque Nation in GSM Mall, Madinaguda, Hyderabad. The inspection revealed poor sanitation, inadequate record-keeping, and non-compliance with food safety regulations. Officials have recommended an improvement notice
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FSSAI’s ‘100% Pure’ Ban May Cost Food Companies Crores, Experts Say 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- June 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts
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FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 16, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a clear legal definition for “minimally processed” foods to stop misleading marketing claims. The regulator aims to prevent manufacturers from promoting heavily altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. FSSAI Lists Approved Processing Methods Under the 2026
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