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Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020

This is the regulation behind almost every element described in our labelling guide; it is the most consumer-facing of FSSAI's regulations.

In force Regulation, 2020

Last verified:

What it covers

Mandatory label declarations for pre-packaged food (name, ingredients, allergens, nutrition, veg/non-veg, dates, FSSAI logo and number, batch number, origin) and display requirements at food business premises.

Duties on businesses

  • Label every pre-packaged food with the mandatory declarations set out in these regulations.
  • Display the FSSAI logo, licence/registration number, and (where specified) the Food Safety Display Board at the premises.

Rights for consumers

  • Expect clear, non-misleading, complete labelling on any pre-packaged food you buy; see our Labelling guide for the full checklist.

Authorities

  • FSSAI

How to complain under this law

Report missing or misleading labels via Food Safety Connect (FoSCoS) or your state food safety department.

Official text: https://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Labelling_Display_23_09_2021.pdf (opens in a new tab)