FSSAI Moves to Strengthen Infant Nutrition Standards by Restricting Addition of Sucrose and Fructose in Products for Infants Up to Six Months

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020, proposing to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose in food products meant for infants up to six months of age. Published in the Gazette of India on October 16, 2026, the proposed restriction seeks to minimize early exposure to added sugars, support age-appropriate nutrition, and align with public health goals concerning childhood health. The draft is open for public consultation, inviting stakeholder feedback over a 60-day period before finalization.