When the world is moving towards a healthy lifestyle, FSSAI has also decided to join in with their new star rating system for packaged food and beverages rather than warning the companies to label products based on ingredients.

Consumer Voice, People’s Vigilance Committee, Consumer Unity & Trust Society (CUTS), and several other associations have decided to oppose this move stating that nutritional warnings on food packets are an “urgently required intervention” to protect public health. CUTS chief states that these new regulations are in favor of large food companies, not consumers. Also, the rating models are misleading as the healthier nutrients will cover up the unhealthy ingredient in the rating algorithm. 

AIIMS briefed that the consumers prefer direct labeling to warn them about excess salt, sugar, and fats in the packaged food based on a study. Also, the consumers are ready to make healthier choices but star ratings will be difficult to comprehend. (Source: https://health.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/fssais-new-star-rating-system-for-packaged-food-faces-a-revolt/90789563)