FSSAI approves proposal for bolder labelling of sugar, salt and saturated fat
Updated On: 07 July, 2024 12:52 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
The amendment aims to empower consumers to better understand the nutritional value of the product they are consuming and make healthier decisions, the MoHFW said
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In a historic move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved a proposal to make a bolder and bigger display of nutritional information regarding total sugar, salt and saturated fat on packaged food items, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Saturday.
The proposal calls for packaged food items to carry the amount of total sugar, salt and saturated fat “in bold letters and relatively increased font size.”
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