According to the FSSAI, every food product should mandatorily mention the nutritional label on its packaging.
Importance of Product Label:
Product / Food labels help make healthy food choices.
Nutritional comparisons can be made with help of serving size.
People with health problems can choose food products consciously.
Transparency of the food products
Benefits of Nutritional Labels:
Nutritious food products could be segregated from HFSS (High in fats, sugars and salt] food products.
Enable consumers lead healthy lifestyles.
Easy changes in the product composition if needed by checking nutritional label.
Provides transparency to consumers and helps them make an informed decision while purchasing a product.