FRONT OF LABEL PACKAGING AND CHILD NUTRITION

1. Front of label packaging and
child nutrition
Presented By Dr. Mahesh Ahirwar

2. GUIDED BY :-
Dr. V.K. Arora Sir (Chairperson)
Dr. Aarti Sahasrabuddhe Ma'am (Prof. and HOD)
Dr. G.D. Bhide Sir (professor)
Dr. Nisha Singh Ma'am (Assistant professor)
Dr. Sangeeta Ma'am (Associate professor)
Dr. Prachi Ma'am (Senior resident)
Dr. Lubana Sheikh Ma'am (AP)

3. Table of contents
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4. RECENT ADVANCES IN PACKAGING AND
LABELLINGth Dad REQUIREMENTS

5. Food labelling
As everybody is aware that
"Food Labeling" serves as a
primary link of
communication between the
manufacturer and
consumer and covers both
food safety and information
of consumer interest

6. Why Nutritional Labeling?
Food labeling is a primary means of communication between
producer, seller and consumer of food.
Nutrition label is considered as an ideal vehicle for conveying
dietary guidance/information about the nutrition attributes of
food (Nusrath Nasir, 2013).
Nutrition labeling law starts working from December, 2007 for
all prepackaged foods.

8. Important agencies that have formulated
food labeling
● Nutritional Labeling and EducauonAct, USA
● Codex Alimentarius Commission
● European Union [EU]

9. LABELING IN INDIA:
1898: Section 3A of the Livestock ImportationAct
1954: Prevention of Food AdulterationAct
•1977: Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged
Commodities) Act
•2007: Chapter IV, paragraph 23 of the
Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA)

10. Purpose of Nutritional Labeling of Food:
How do I use the nutrition information of food labels in a
healthy eating context?
● Nutritional food label gives you information about which nutrients are in the
food.
● Food labels don't suggest what foods to eat - that's your decision. But labels
can help you make your "personal best" food choices.
● Nutritional labeling make significant impact on consumer health through
declarations of certain nutrients such as.

11. What are nutrition labeling regulations?
● The regulations stipulate the requirements for 3 different ty
nutrition information on food labe.
● Nutrition Facts table:
● Nutrient content claims:
e.g. low in saturated fat, low in sodium.
● Diet-related health claims:
e.g. reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease.

12. Are there any exemptions to mandatory
nutrition labeling?
● Fresh fruit and vegetables
● Raw meat, poultry and fish, seafood
● Alcoholic beverages
● Foods sold at road-side stands, craft shows, fairs

13. Offences and Penalties Regarding Nutritional
Labelin
● It is very easy to notice the defect in labeling through
Visual inspection.
● Faulty nutritional claims:
1.If the food product is not labeled in accordance to the
regulations or
2. it does not provide the required complete information or
3.the food product is promoted for sale with false, misleading
or deceptive claims

14. Penalties are -
1. Misbranded food up to 3 lakh rupees penalty
2. Misleading advertisement up to 10 lakh rupees

15. Labeling Regulations in India
Every packaged food has to be labeled in accordance to the Packaging and
Labeling Regulations as per the FSSAI, 2011.
As per rule, the label should have following information:
•Identifying statement (common name of product)
•Net weight or net contents
•List of ingredients in order of weight in the package.
•Artificial coloring, flavoring and preservative
•Percent of daily value based on 2000 calories a day.

16. •Symbol of indicating vegetarian or non-vegetarian and radiation:
Nutritional Information
•Name and complete address of the manufacturer or packer
Code No./Lot No./Batch No.
Date of manufacture or packing
Best Before Date
Instructions for use
Allergy information
Health/Nutritional claims

17. Food packaging
Food packaging refers to the materials
and containers used to enclose food
products for protection, preservation,
and presentation purposes. It involves
the design, production, and use of
various materials, such as plastics,
glass, metal, paper, and cardboard, to
create packages that hold and
safeguard food items.

18. Primary functions of food packaging include:
Protection: Food packaging serves as a protective barrier, shielding food
from external elements that could harm its quality, safety, and freshness.
Preservation: Certain packaging materials and techniques can extend the
shelf life of food products. Vacuum packaging, modified atmosphere
packaging (MAP), and active packaging systems help control oxygen
levels, inhibit microbial growth, and slow down food deterioration.
Safety: Packaging plays a vital role in ensuring food safety. It helps
maintain hygienic conditions during transportation, storage, and handling,
reducing the risk of contamination by bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or
foreign substances.

19. When and How much Indians check nutritional info
when buying packaged food?

22. National Nutritional Programs
Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
"Midday Meal Programme
*Special Nutrition Programme (SNP)
"National Nutritional Anemia Prophylaxis Programme
*National lodine Deficiency Disorders Control Programme
* Balvadi nutrition programme.

23. Integrated Child Development Services 1975 (ICDS)

24. Mid-Day Meal Scheme 1995
● National Program for Nutritional Support to
Primary Education
● Objective - universalization of primary education
by increasing Enrolment, Retention & impacting
on Student's Nutrition
● Covers children of classes 1 to 8th in Government
Schools
● Free supply of food grains from nearest Food
Corporation of India's godown (100 gm/Student/
Day)
● Meal should be minimum of 300 calories & 10 gm
Protein

27. Outcomes of inadequate diet
• Poor growth
• Poor cognition
• Poor muscle development
• Reduced work capacity
• Poor social development
• High rates of illness
• Difficulty in school

28. Deficiency of Nutrients

29. Reference
● The Codex Guidelines on Nutrition Labeling.
● Nusrath Nasir, Nutritional Labeling - Global Perspective, 2013.