Wed Apr 09 11:26:00 UTC 2025: ## Supreme Court Orders Mandatory Food Packaging Label Changes Within Three Months

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The Supreme Court of India has issued a three-month ultimatum to the central government to implement new food safety regulations mandating clear labeling on packaged food items. The court’s decision, delivered on [Date], follows a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the lack of crucial information on many products.

Justice JB Pardiwala, during the hearing, emphasized the need for improved labeling, using popular snacks like Kurkure and Maggi as examples of products with insufficient information on their packaging.

The central government, citing an affidavit from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), informed the court that over 14,000 comments have been received on proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. These amendments, approved by the FSSAI in June 2024, aim to prominently display nutritional information, including total sugar, salt, and saturated fat content, in bold lettering on food packaging. The regulations also include per-serve percentage contributions to Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for these key nutrients.

The government contends that these changes will empower consumers to make informed, healthier choices, contributing to the fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and promoting overall public health. The court, having considered the government’s response, disposed of the PIL while setting the three-month deadline for the implementation of the amended regulations. Failure to comply within this timeframe could result in further legal action.

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