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Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft notification for front-of-pack labelling.
Key Points:
- It will require pre-packaged food to carry a star graphic — ranging for 0 to 5.
- Like the star-rating system for energy efficiency of electronic products, the unhealthiest food items carry a 0-star rating and the healthiest carry a 5-star rating.
- It aims to discourage consumers from buying packaged food high in sugar, salt, and fat.
About the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI):
- It is the country’s apex food regulator body.
- It is a statutory body under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
