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“FSSAI proposes ban on added sugar in baby food for infants aged up to six months”
“FSSAI’s draft amendment seeks to prohibit sucrose and fructose in infant nutrition products intended for babies aged up to six months, tightening standards amid concerns over early sugar exposure and childhood obesity.”
FSSAI proposes banning added sugars in infant products for babies up to six months.
Key points
- FSSAI drafts amendment to ban sucrose and fructose in infant nutrition for up to six months.
- Regulator cites early sugar exposure as a developmental risk and obesity link.
- Market for infant nutrition in India valued at $1.16 billion in 2024.
- Draft published in Gazette on October 16, seeking objections within 60 days.
- Regulation aims to tighten age-appropriate nutrition and restrict carbohydrate sources.
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