FSSAI consultation on honest food labelling
Asked by UPSCPrelims 2018, 20162 PYQs
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What happened
- FSSAI held a national stakeholder consultation on food labelling, advertising and claims [PIB].
- FSSAI decided to implement all label changes once a year to reduce uncertainty for industry [PIB].
Background
- Nidhi Khare called labels the most essential factor of trust between maker and consumer [PIB].
Why it matters
- Clear labels are central to tackling obesity and misleading health claims.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-08-13): FSSAI held a national stakeholder consultation on food labelling, advertising and claims.
- Clear labels are central to tackling obesity and misleading health claims.
Quotable data pointFSSAI held a national stakeholder consultation on food labelling, advertising and claims.
PIB: FSSAI consultation on labelling, 13 Aug 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: FSSAI.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
FSSAI label changes will be implemented
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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Official source: PIB: FSSAI consultation on labelling, 13 Aug 2025
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