health β οΈ Red hexagon warnings coming to Indian food packets
The FSSAI is proposing a new front-of-pack warning system for packaged foods in India. This system will feature a red hexagon displaying alerts like "HIGH FAT" or "HIGH SUGAR" on the product. The proposal mandates these warnings when a product exceeds thresholds for two or more of these nutrients, based on 2024 guidelines. This move follows intervention from the Supreme Court, which stressed the need for consumer health awareness. The system will roll out in phases, starting with products high in multiple restricted nutrients. π