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FSSAI Proposes Ban on Added Sucrose and Fructose in Infant Foods for Babies Under Six Months
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CNBC TV18•19-10-2026, 14:03
FSSAI Proposes Ban on Added Sucrose and Fructose in Infant Foods for Babies Under Six Months
- •The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed a draft amendment to ban added sucrose and fructose in infant food products for babies up to six months old.
- •The draft Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations, 2026, was published in the Gazette of India on October 16.
- •Current regulations allow sucrose and fructose as carbohydrate sources within limits, but the new proposal removes this allowance for infants under six months.
- •The initiative aims to prevent early exposure to added sugars, reducing dietary risks linked to childhood obesity and related health challenges.
- •FSSAI has invited public objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 60 days before finalizing the amendment.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a draft amendment to ban the addition of sucrose and fructose in food products intended for babies up to six months old.
The restriction aims to ensure that infant products meet nutritional requirements during the crucial first six months of life while minimizing early exposure to added sugars linked to childhood obesity and health challenges.
FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders on the draft amendment, with submissions allowed within 60 days from the date the Official Gazette copies are made public.
