India's food regulator proposes a ban on added sugars in infant formula
A draft amendment to India's infant nutrition rules proposes banning sucrose and fructose in food for infants under six months. Current rules permit added sugars under set limits. The amendment seeks to limit early sugar exposure, with a Swiss investigation revealing Nestlé added sugar to Cerelac in India.
- The draft amendment proposes banning sucrose and fructose in infant food up to six months, changing from current rules that allow added sugars under limits.
- The draft amendment aims to reduce early exposure to added sugars in infants.
- An international Swiss investigation found Nestlé added sugar to Cerelac sold in India.
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