India’s food safety watchdog wants bigger, bolder labels on packaged items
While the regulator’s increased scrutiny of packaged foods is a good first step, it’s hard to tell whether bigger labels alone will help consumers make healthier food choices.
15 July, 2024•1 min
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15 July, 2024•1 min
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