Importer & Manufacturer | Source: FSSAI
Published On: 15-10-2026
Enforcement Date: 15 October, 2026
FSSAI Proposes Ban on Adding Sucrose and Fructose to Infant Products for Babies Up to Six Months
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020. The proposal seeks to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose to products intended for infants up to six months of age. Stakeholders may submit objections and suggestions within the prescribed 60-day consultation period.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published a draft notification dated 15 October 2026 proposing amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Key points include:
- The draft proposes an amendment to Regulation 3, sub-regulation 6, of the Foods for Infant Nutrition Regulations, 2020.
- It seeks to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose to products intended for infants up to six months of age.
- The amendment is proposed under Section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, with the previous approval of the Central Government.
- Stakeholders may submit objections or suggestions to the Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, at regulation@fssai.gov.in or by post to FSSAI, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi - 110002.
- The draft will be considered after 60 days from the date the relevant Gazette copies are made available to the public.
- This is a draft proposal, not a final regulation.
Applicable For: Importer & Manufacturer
Reference Number: CG-DL-E-16102026-277221
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