INDIAN FOOD SECTOR CALLS FOR CAUTION AS GOVERNMENT MULLS NEW HEALTH LABELLING RULES
March 1st, 2017
THE INDIAN food processing industry has called on the central government to be cautious as it considers potential regulations forcing food labels to highlight potentially unhealthy product content.
An official from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in New Delhi told just-food that new label rules were under discussion, although these consultations were at an early stage. Subodh Jindal, President of All India Food Processors' Association, also confirmed to just-food that government officials were reviewing their options, although a draft ...
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