FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose and fructose in food for infants up to six months
Quick dive
- FSSAI proposed prohibiting added sucrose and fructose in products intended for infants up to six months under draft 2026 regulations.
- The government said the first six months are critical for growth and development and that products should meet nutritional requirements without added sugars.
- Under the 2020 regulations, lactose and glucose polymers are preferred carbohydrate sources; sucrose or fructose may currently be added within prescribed limits.
- The proposal cites concern that early exposure to added sugars may shape dietary preferences and long-term dietary habits, alongside recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding.
- exam_relevance: tests the regulatory distinction between naturally appropriate carbohydrate sources and added sugars in infant foods, plus the FSSAI’s rule-making role and preventive public-health logic.
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