SC questions FSSAI over its proposed timeline for implementation of front-of-package labelling
The Supreme Court of India has criticized the FSSAI for its slow progress in implementing front-of-package warning labels for unhealthy food products. The court questioned why the regulator has taken four years to address the issue and demanded a more efficient timeline for public health safety.
Why it matters
This legal intervention underscores the tension between regulatory bodies and the judiciary regarding public health policy and corporate accountability.
The Supreme Court on Monday (September 28, 2026) questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its proposed timeline for implementation of front-of-package labelling on packaged foods and asked why it wants to waste so much time when the matter relates to the health of citizens.
Front-of-package labelling (FoPL) is a nutritional information graphic on food packaging that can assist consumers in making an informed decision about food purchases and healthier dietary choices.
A bench of Justices J. B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran said why does FSSAI want to waste so much time when the matter relates to the health issue of the citizens.
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