Lok Sabha Question No. 2322 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-13
Subject: Labelling of Ultra-Processed Food Products
Ministry: HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE
Asked by: Shri Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy, Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, Shri G M Harish Balayogi, Shri Putta Mahesh Kumar

## GOVERNMENTOFINDIA MINISTRY OFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE DEPARTMENTOFHEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2322 TO BE ANSWERED ON 13 TH FEBRUARY, 2026

## LABELLING OF ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS

## 2322. SHRI PUTTA MAHESH KUMAR:

SHRI PRABHAKAR REDDY VEMIREDDY:

SHRI MAGUNTA SREENIVASULU REDDY:

SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:

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

- (a) whether the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has undertaken any measures to raise public awareness regarding the health impacts of consumption of ultraprocessed food products and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) the regulatory, policy and enforcement steps/measures taken during the last five years to curb the manufacture, sale and consumption of ultra-processed food products in the country;
- (c) whether the Government has examined/proposed the introduction of any front-of-pack labelling, grading, or rating system to inform consumers about the nutritional and health implications of ultra-processed food products; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV)

- (a) to (d): Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is mandated to lay down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. The implementation and enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006 is a shared responsibility between the Central and State Governments.

adverse effects of consuming foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. It encourages consumers to gradually reduce their intake of fat, salt, and sugar through dietary modifications. FSSAI has also undertaken awareness campaign "Har Label Kuch Kehta Hai" under the 'Eat Right India' movement on social media to promote food safety consciousness and healthy eating habits across India. This awareness campaign focuses on empowering consumers to make informed dietary choices by enhancing their understanding of food labels. Food labels contain crucial information about a product's nutritional value, ingredients, and potential allergens. FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display)

Regulations, 2020, which lay down comprehensive provisions relating to the labelling of prepackaged foods. Further, FSSAI has also notified the Food Safety and Standards (Safe Food and Balanced Diets for Children in School) Regulations, 2020 outlining the responsibilities of school authorities to ensure the availability of safe and nutritious food on school premises while also promoting balanced diets in and around school campuses.

FSSAI is fully committed to ensure the availability of safe food products to the consumers across the country. Towards this, regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of various food products are conducted throughout the year by the officials of Food Safety Departments of the respective States/ UTs to check compliance with the quality and safety parameters and other requirements as laid down under FSS Act, 2006, rules &regulations made thereunder.

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