FSSAI left in limbo as Food Authority remains unreconstituted weeks after term ends
Published on: Jan. 10, 2026, 12:42 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's food watchdog, FSSAI, faces a regulatory vacuum. The Food Authority's term expired, leaving it unable to approve new regulations or policy decisions. This delay impacts food business licenses and product approvals. Consumers must now be more vigilant with packaged food labels. The Supreme Court deadline for front-of-pack warning labels is also at risk.
