FIXING LABELS ON FOOD PACKAGES

UNSTARRED QUESTION

359.DR. T. SUMATHY (a) THAMIZHACHI THANGAPANDIAN:

Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILYWELFARE be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is mandatory for the companies to provide all details regarding the ingredients and calorific value on the food labels to trace its nutritional elements;

(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the delay;

(c) whether the Government is planning to issue Health Star Rating (HSR) for the canned/packaged foods and other food products;

(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(e) whether the Government has any data on the total number of tinned/canned food products and packaged food items provided certification by FSSAI and if so, the details thereof?

Answer – English

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