NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Centre and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to give top priority to the health of citizens and not play to the interests of multinational companies. The court asked for implementation of a ‘Front-of-Pack Warning Labels’ system on packages of processed food to ensure clear, front-facing symbols listing the sugar, salt, saturated fats and calories, among others, contained in them.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan expressed dissatisfaction over FSSAI’s response which sought more time to do research and indicated that the court would intervene if it wasn’t done by the authorities.“You should not be concerned about multinational companies but about the right to health of citizens of the country,” the bench said granting three weeks’ time to conduct research. The court had in April last year directed the expert committee appointed by the Centre to prepare its recommendation and submit a report regarding change in rules pertaining to the display of ingredients. The Union govt submitted that according to an affidavit filed by FSSAI, it received 14,000 comments on the new rules and thus decided to amend the regulations. The court was hearing a PIL seeking directions from the Centre and states to make the Front of Package Warning Label for processed foods mandatory.FSSAI had in 2014 approved a proposal to display nutritional information, including total sugar, salt and saturated fat content in bold lettering and prominent font size on labels of packaged food. “Along with empowering consumers to make healthier choices, the amendment would also contribute towards efforts to combat the rise of non-communicable diseases and promote public health and well-being,” the govt statement had said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTharoor Praises Parliamentary Panel Meet On India-EU, India-US Trade DealsCongress Moves No-Trust Motion Against Om Birla; Lamborghini CCTV Contradicts Tobacco Tycoon’s Claim‘Not To Get Involved In Political Game’: EU Launches Mission For Bangladesh 2026 PollsNo-Confidence Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Explained: Process, Rules And Numbers In ParliamentDays Before Bangladesh Elections, Another Hindu Businessman Killed, Fears Rise Over Minority SafetyOpposition targets LS Speaker with no-confidence motion — rules, process & numbers – ExplainedPakistan Admits US-Backed Jihad In Afghan Wars A Mistake, But Still Accuses India Of Proxy War”That Day Will Never Come…” Yogi Adityanath Fires Warning At Those Dreaming Of Babri StructureOpposition Cites ‘Abuse Of Office’ In No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om BirlaKanpur Lamborghini Crash: CCTV Backs Police Claim As Lawyer Pushes Driver Defence In Court123PhotostoriesFactory making 1800+ liters of milk daily with detergent and urea fertilizer busted in Gujarat: 6 smart ways to check milk purity at homePromise Day special: Bollywood stories where words turn into lifelong vows8 easy buttermilk dishes to add in lunch menu5 succulents that bring you good luck and prosperityFive unforgettable true romance stories that re-wrote love on the big screen: ‘The Vow,’ ‘The Theory of Everything’ and more5 warning signs to spot before starting a serious relationship8 traditional Indian dishes among 50 Best Stews in the WorldTop 5 real estate hotspots in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in 2026 for investment in propertyNelson Mandela once said, “I never lose, I either win or learn”: 4 lessons it teaches studentsJimin to Suga: BTS’ airport style wins again as the group heads back to Korea123Hot PicksUAE Public School RegistrationGold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingSam DarnoldAndy ReidSuper BowlMen Hockey Olympics 2026Brock NelsonSidney CrosbyTerence CrawfordNBA Trade RumorsBen OgdenKevin Durant
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Tuesday told the Centre and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to give top priority to the health of citizens and not play to the interests of multinational companies. The court asked for implementation of a ‘Front-of-Pack Warning Labels’ system on packages of processed food to ensure clear, front-facing symbols listing the sugar, salt, saturated fats and calories, among others, contained in them.A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan expressed dissatisfaction over FSSAI’s response which sought more time to do research and indicated that the court would intervene if it wasn’t done by the authorities.“You should not be concerned about multinational companies but about the right to health of citizens of the country,” the bench said granting three weeks’ time to conduct research. The court had in April last year directed the expert committee appointed by the Centre to prepare its recommendation and submit a report regarding change in rules pertaining to the display of ingredients. The Union govt submitted that according to an affidavit filed by FSSAI, it received 14,000 comments on the new rules and thus decided to amend the regulations. The court was hearing a PIL seeking directions from the Centre and states to make the Front of Package Warning Label for processed foods mandatory.FSSAI had in 2014 approved a proposal to display nutritional information, including total sugar, salt and saturated fat content in bold lettering and prominent font size on labels of packaged food. “Along with empowering consumers to make healthier choices, the amendment would also contribute towards efforts to combat the rise of non-communicable diseases and promote public health and well-being,” the govt statement had said.
