Nestle Seeks Industry Input on Indian Food Labels

Nestle wants India to involve companies when drafting front-of-pack health labelling rules to ensure scientific accuracy. The call comes amid public criticism over delayed packaging warnings and differing product standards.

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FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows a packet of Nestle's Maggi Masala 2-Minute Noodles at an office in Mumbai, India, August 20, 2026, and a packet of Nestle's Maggi Masala 2-Minute Noodles at an office in London, Britain, August 24, 2026. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas and Hiba Kola/Illustration/File Photo

NESTLE INDIA LTD urged India's regulators on Wednesday afternoon to consult food manufacturers on new front-of-pack health labelling rules. The push follows industry pushback that recently halted a government warning-label proposal. Nearly 80% of packaged foods in the country are classified as high in fat, sugar, and salt.

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