Manufacturers of traditional food items must shed concerns about the implementation of front of pack nutrition labelling. Read more »
Food safety regulator FSSAI selected health star rating as the FOPL format for the country, ignoring opposition from consumer organisations. Read more »
Ecolabelling needs to be promoted as there is pressure on India to shift towards sustainable consumption and production and to improve its sustainability ranking. Read more »
The e-procurement systems offer lower cost, transparent spending, faster transactions, standardised buying, and reduced errors. Read more »
Mandatory hallmarking is tough to achieve as many centres suffer from low profitability, poor equipment, slack processes, and use low-quality equipment to cut costs. Read more »
Among a variety of front-of-package labelling options, negative warning labels are more helpful in identifying unhealthy products and discouraging junk food choices. Read more »
Food safety is a grave concern for India where more than a third of the food produced, including almost 70% of the milk sold, is adulterated and substandard. Read more »