No added sugar for babies? FSSAI proposes stricter infant-food rules
What Happened
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed prohibiting added sucrose and fructose in nutrition products intended for infants up to six months old. The change is part of the draft Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2026. Currently, sucrose and fructose can be added when required as carbohydrate sources within prescribed limits. The proposed amendment would remove this allowance for products meant for babies up to six months.
Key Takeaways
It is a proposal, not a ban in force yet. The draft has been opened for public consultation, with stakeholders given 60 days to submit objections and suggestions.