Why Packaging Compliance Matters
Food packaging isn't just about aesthetics — it's a legal requirement. Non-compliant packaging can result in product recalls, heavy fines, and damage to your brand reputation.
Mandatory Label Declarations
Every packaged food product in India must display:
- Product Name — Common or generic name
- List of Ingredients — In descending order of composition
- Nutritional Information — Per 100g/ml and per serving
- Net Quantity — In metric units
- FSSAI License Number — With the FSSAI logo
- Date of Manufacturing — And best before/use by date
- Name & Address — Of manufacturer/packer/importer
- Country of Origin — For imported products
- Veg/Non-Veg Symbol — Green dot or brown dot
Recent FSSAI Updates (2025)
Front-of-Pack Labelling
FSSAI has introduced front-of-pack nutritional labelling requirements:
- Health star rating system
- Warning labels for high sugar, salt, and fat
Allergen Declarations
Enhanced allergen labelling now mandatory:
- Must be highlighted or in bold
- "Contains" and "May contain" statements required
Packaging Material Requirements
- Must be food-grade certified
- BIS standards compliance
- Migration testing for plastic packaging
- Sustainable packaging guidelines
Common Packaging Mistakes
- Missing FSSAI logo or license number
- Incorrect nutritional calculations
- Wrong veg/non-veg symbol placement
- Illegible font size (minimum 1.5mm for mandatory info)
- Missing allergen declarations
Get our complete guide: Our Packaging & Labelling Guide includes ready-to-use label templates and a compliance checklist.