Food safety is not just about inspections and penalties—it is about protecting public health. In today’s fast-paced life, packaged and processed foods have become an inseparable part of our daily diet. From bread and milk to paneer and frozen foods, consumers increasingly depend on packaged items for convenience. Ensuring that these foods are safe, however, cannot be left to government authorities alone. Food safety is a shared responsibility of manufacturers, traders, retailers, and consumers.

One of the most important tools for ensuring food safety is food labelling. A food label is the consumer’s first line of defence against unsafe or misleading food. It informs the buyer about what the food contains, when it was manufactured, how long it is safe to consume, and how it should be stored. Reading labels enables consumers to make informed and safe choices.

Recognising the importance of accurate labelling, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, making proper labelling mandatory for........

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