With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011?
- List of ingredients including additives
- Nutrition information
- Recommendations, if any made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions
- Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
Select the correct answer using the code given below
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — 1, 2 and 4
The Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011 mandate specific information on pre-packaged food items to ensure consumer safety and informed choice.
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: List of ingredients including additives must be declared on the label, except for single-ingredient foods. This helps consumers identify what they are consuming.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: Nutritional information (per 100 gm/100 ml or per serving) is mandatory. This includes details about energy, protein, carbohydrates, fat, and other nutrients.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: There is no provision in the regulations requiring recommendations by the medical profession about allergic reactions. While allergen information may be included voluntarily, medical recommendations are not mandatory.
✅ Statement 4 – Correct: A clear vegetarian/non-vegetarian symbol must be displayed on the package, typically as a green or brown dot inside a square, to help consumers make dietary choices.
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