National Regulations
The Food Labelling Dilemma: How India’s Food Processing Giants Are Failing Consumers
Within the crowded shelves of Indian grocery stores, informative, consumer-centric labels that prioritize compliance and clarity are fading, giving way to eye-catching wrappers boasting claims like 100% Natural, No Added Sugar, and Whole Grain. Most consumers view these as indicators of a healthy choice. Yet, behind the bold lettering and attractive pictures is a confusing reality of legal gaps, deceptive marketing tactics, and the hiding of essential nutritional facts. With India struggling against both poor nutrition and a rapid rise in lifestyle-related illnesses, the clarity of food packaging has evolved from a simple consumer concern into an urgent health crisis.
Turmeric, Trade and Transformation: CCSCH-8 Signals New Opportunities for India’s Spice Sector
The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH-8) was convened in Guwahati, Assam, from 13–17 October 2025, with participation from over 40 countries. The meeting marked another milestone for India, a land historically synonymous with spices, which has been hosting Codex sessions on spices and culinary herbs since 2015.