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No more 'trust us': India's food regulator says new food products will undergo stricter, science-backed checks
Published on: Dec. 31, 2025, 10:34 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
From January 2026, food companies in India will need more than assurances to get regulatory approval. The FSSAI is making scientific evidence mandatory, pushing manufacturers to back safety claims with data tailored to Indian diets, portion sizes and long-term consumption
