Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 04-08-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: 3S and Our Health Society; Respondents: Union of India and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) among others.
- The writ petition (C) No.437/2024, filed under Article 32, sought a mandamus directing the Union to implement Front‑of‑Package Warning Labels (FoPNL) on packaged foods, indicating levels of sugars, salt and saturated fats.
- On 10.02.2026 the Court disposed of the petition, directing the FSSAI’s Expert Committee to prepare recommendations and submit a report within three months, after which the Court would review compliance.
- The Union filed Miscellaneous Application No.1177/2025 requesting an additional six‑week extension to file the Expert Committee’s report, arguing that the compliance affidavit dated 30.01.2026 showed unresolved stakeholder concerns, lack of consensus on the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) format, and that the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025 had been notified on 17.02.2025 with comments still under review.
- The Court observed that the affidavit did not satisfy it, noting that the Expert Committee’s observations highlighted stakeholder apprehensions and that no positive outcome had yet been achieved.
Final Outcome
- The Court granted the Union a six‑week extension to file the Expert Committee’s report as directed in the earlier order.
- The Registry is instructed to provide any report filed to the petitioner’s counsel, and the counsel appearing for the Additional Solicitor General must also furnish a copy to the petitioner’s counsel.
- The matter is listed for further hearing on 13.08.2026 to assess compliance with the Court’s directions.
Topics: Front‑of‑Package Nutrition Labelling, Regulatory Compliance