Home > FSSAI 2026 Labelling Amendments-Key Compliance Updates

The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2026, introduce several key changes to food labeling requirements in India. The most significant points from the sources are:

Effective Date and Scope:

• These regulations were officially notified on March 24, 2026, and are scheduled to come into force on July 1, 2027.
• They amend the existing Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.

Exemptions for Specific Products:

• Infant Nutrition Products: Manufacturers are not required to provide the per-serve percentage (%) contribution to Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) or the number of servings per pack for these products.
• Small Packages: FSSAI logos may be omitted if the surface area of a package is 100 square centimetres or less, though this information must still appear on multi-unit packages.

Clarifications on Food Types:

• Minimally Processed Foods: These are defined as foods slightly altered for preservation (such as through cleaning, grinding, refrigeration, or pasteurization) that do not substantially change the nutritional content.
• Macronutrient Labeling: Health supplements, nutraceuticals, and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (FSDU) in tablet or capsule form may omit macronutrient info when energy sources are insignificant.

Non-Retail Sale Requirements:

• Mandatory Information: Packages meant for non-retail sale must display the food’s name, the FSSAI logo/license number, date marking, storage instructions, lot/batch numbers, and manufacturer details.
• Traceability: If certain information (like ingredient lists or Veg/Non-Veg declarations) is not on the label, it must be provided in accompanying documents that are traceable to the container.
• Identification: These containers must be clearly marked with statements such as “NON-RETAIL CONTAINER” or “NOT FOR DIRECT SALE TO CONSUMER”.

Fortification and Warning Statements:

• Fortified Foods: Every package of fortified food must carry the words “fortified with [name of fortificant]” and the specified logo.
• Pan Masala: Warning statements in advertisements for Pan Masala must be clearly legible or audible.
• Sweeteners: Specific warnings for products containing Aspartame-Acesulfame salts must state they are not recommended for children, pregnant women, or lactating women.
• Terminology Update: The phrase “pregnant and lactating mothers” has been updated to “pregnant or lactating women” throughout the regulations.

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• FSS (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2026

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