With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011? 1. List of ingredients including additives 2. Nutrition information 3. Recommendations, if any, made by the medical profession about the possibility of any allergic reactions 4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
Correct Answer
D
1 and 4 only
Explanation
Option (c) is correct because the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, mandate that every pre-packaged food label must include the list of ingredients, nutritional facts, and the vegetarian/non-vegetarian logo. Statement 3 is incorrect because the regulations specifically prohibit labels from making claims that a food is recommended by the medical profession, though manufacturers are required to declare specific allergens independently. The core concept tested is the statutory disclosure requirements for consumer safety and transparency under the FSSAI framework.
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