On 6 November 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026.
The amendment introduces a new provision in Schedule I of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, requiring specified milk and milk products to carry a standardised logo on their labels.
The regulations will come into force on 1 July 2028, providing industry with a transition period before implementation.
Key Highlights:
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The Regulations are framed under Section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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The Amendment mandates a logo for all milk and milk products, including composite milk products covered under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.
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The logo must be displayed on the principal display panel of the product packaging.
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The minimum dimensions of the logo will depend upon the area of the principal display panel.
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For packages with a display panel area of up to 100 sq. cm., each side of the square logo must be at least 6 mm, with a minimum drop height of 4.56 mm and width of 3 mm.
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For packages with a display panel area of above 100 sq. cm. and up to 500 sq. cm., the minimum size increases to 8 mm, with a drop height of 6.08 mm and width of 4 mm.
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For packages with a display panel area of above 500 sq. cm. and up to 2500 sq. cm., the logo must measure at least 12 mm, with a drop height of 9.12 mm and width of 6 mm.
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For packages with a display panel area of above 2500 sq. cm., the logo must measure at least 16 mm, with a drop height of 12.16 mm and width of 8 mm.
The amendment introduces a uniform milk logo to help consumers easily identify milk and milk-based products while requiring food businesses to update labels and packaging before the new requirements take effect. It also standardises logo specifications across package sizes, ensuring consistency in dairy product labelling across brands.
[Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on 6-11-2026]
