FSSAI Drops Warning Label Plan for Sugary Drinks After Industry Pushback

India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, had proposed mandatory red warning labels on sugary drinks and chips to alert consumers about health risks. The plan faced strong resistance from major food industry executives during a tense meeting held in March. Company representatives argued that such front-of-pack warning labels were confusing and would not effectively change consumer behaviour. Following the meeting, FSSAI backed down from its position, shelving the proposed labelling measures. The retreat raises concerns among health advocates about the influence of food corporations on public health policy in India.