FSSAI has cautioned all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) that the incorrect labeling could potentially mislead consumers.
The IT Ministry said that the FSSAI has pointed out instances where the internet platforms had been used to spread misinformation about food quality.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India will soon come up with new regulation on food packaging.
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The move is taken in order to strengthen the food safety surveillance system in India.
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Front of Package labels seek to provide simple nutrition information in a more accessible location instead on the back or side of packages.
The country’s food regulator also suggests mandatory declaration by packaged food manufacturers about nutritional information such as calories, total fat, trans fat, sugar and salt per serve on the front of the pack.
The Food and Beverage Alliance of India has already decided to voluntarily restrict food and beverage advertisements aimed at children.
The regulator has invited the top 200 companies by sales to join the platform in the first phase of the self-regulation exercise
FSSAI License is mandatory for the sales of food product to ensure the health and safety of the consumers
The states have been told to appoint a nodal officer for this purpose and send the details of the officers of the state food authority.
The Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations was issued last December.
The regulator will also define 'junk food' before imposing further taxes on packaged food products with high fat, salt and sugar content, the executive said.
FSSAI CEO Pawan Agarwal said that food has been largely ignored in city planning, despite it being the central piece around which life revolves.
The court asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) whether such a step has been taken by the Centre or any of the state governments.
A survey with a sample size of about 2,500 had "some surprising" results as some states reported no adulteration at all, which "I personally cannot believe", he said.
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