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FSSAI urges public to check food expiry, reduce wastage
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has appealed to consumers to read food labels carefully to reduce waste and stay healthy. Under the campaign #HarLabelKuchKehtaHai, the regulator clarified that…
The Story in Brief
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has appealed to consumers to read food labels carefully to reduce waste and stay healthy. Under the campaign #HarLabelKuchKehtaHai, the regulator clarified that the 'Use By/Expiry Date' relates to safety, and food should not be consumed after this date. The 'Best Before' date relates to quality, where food may still be safe if stored properly.
Separately, a survey by Times Now Digital found that over 52 per cent of respondents reported receiving either expired or near-expiry products from e-commerce platforms.
The Indian Opinion
FSSAI's label guide is sensible, but it places the burden on the consumer. The real issue is quick-commerce platforms hiding expiry dates. Times Now's survey showing 52% received expired goods suggests a systemic problem. Without forcing platforms to display these dates prominently, asking customers to 'read the label' is futile. Will the FSSAI next mandate visible digital labels?
Source: timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
