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Should India Impose Higher Taxes and Mandatory Warning Labels on Ultra-Processed Foods?

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Should India Impose Higher Taxes and Mandatory Warning Labels on Ultra-Processed Foods?

Kumar Akhil Yadav
Jul 16, 2026

Should India Impose Higher Taxes and Mandatory Warning Labels on Ultra-Processed Foods?

India should introduce clear front-of-pack warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods and impose higher taxes on products containing excessive added sugar, sodium and saturated fat. However, a blanket tax on every ultra-processed food would be too simplistic and could unfairly affect consumers and responsible manufacturers.

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