Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026 prescribe a standardised blue-square logo with a white milk-drop symbol and minimum display sizes.
NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its labelling and display requirements for milk and dairy products, making a specified logo mandatory on the packaging of milk, milk products and dairy composites from July 1, 2028.
The requirement has been introduced through the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified on November 6, 2026. Dairy manufacturers will need to incorporate the prescribed logo into their packaging and labelling designs before the implementation date.
What does the new FSSAI dairy logo look like?
Under the amended regulations, packages covered by the requirement must display a prescribed logo featuring a white milk-drop symbol against a blue square background.
The standardised symbol is intended to provide a common visual identifier for milk and dairy products on retail packaging.
The logo will be required on the packaging of milk, milk products and dairy composites covered by the amended provisions.
Minimum logo size based on package display area
FSSAI has prescribed different minimum logo dimensions according to the area of the package’s main display panel.
| Area of main display panel | Minimum logo size |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 cm² | 6 mm × 6 mm |
| Above 100 cm² and up to 500 cm² | 8 mm × 8 mm |
| Above 500 cm² and up to 2,500 cm² | 12 mm × 12 mm |
| Above 2,500 cm² | 16 mm × 16 mm |
The notification also specifies the dimensions of the white drop symbol in proportion to the prescribed logo size. Manufacturers will therefore need to follow the notified design and sizing specifications rather than use an independently designed dairy symbol.
When will the new labelling rules take effect?
The amended provisions will come into force on July 1, 2028.
The transition period gives dairy manufacturers time to review their packaging artwork, printing specifications and labelling processes. Companies may need to coordinate changes across milk pouches, cartons, cups, tubs and other relevant retail packaging formats.
For dairy processors and packaging suppliers, the change will require attention to logo visibility, minimum dimensions, artwork approval and packaging-material inventory planning.
FSSAI also examines product claims and labelling practices
Separately, FSSAI has issued notices to 14 Food Business Operators (FBOs) over concerns involving product labelling, health claims, branding practices and consumer complaints. The companies mentioned include Marico and Param Dairy, among others.
The notices seek explanations and supporting information regarding claims and practices that the regulator has questioned.
Marico’s Saffola Total cooking oil
FSSAI sought clarification regarding the use of terms such as “Heart Pro”, heart-related imagery and claims including “good fat balance” and “LOSORB” technology on Saffola Total cooking oil packaging.
The regulator raised concerns about whether the presentation could create an impression of specific heart-health benefits and whether the claims were adequately supported by scientific evidence and applicable regulations.
Param Dairy products supplied through IRCTC catering
Param Dairy was asked to respond to complaints concerning the alleged presence of fungus in curd and rabri supplied through IRCTC catering services.
FSSAI sought information on product supply, stock management and the action taken by the company following the complaints.
Other products under regulatory scrutiny
The regulator also sought clarifications from companies marketing products across different food categories:
- Mountain Bawarchi Buransh Squash: Promotional claims relating to diabetes management, cholesterol reduction and heart health were questioned.
- Raw Pressery Alphonso Mango Fruit Drink: FSSAI questioned the claim “Contains Naturally Occurring Sugars” in view of the reported presence of added sugar.
- MasterChow Ramen Noodles: Claims including “100% Natural” and “Freshly Made” were examined.
- Kinder Joy: The regulator reviewed references to the product being “Rich in Milk Solids”.
- Natural Paneer and Pluckk Mango Juice: Claims such as “Natural” and “No Added Sugar” were among those for which clarification was sought.
These notices represent regulatory queries and requests for clarification; they should not be treated as final findings of violations.
What the amendment means for the dairy industry
The mandatory logo introduces an additional standardised packaging requirement for the dairy sector. Manufacturers will need to assess their existing packaging formats and ensure that the prescribed symbol is incorporated in accordance with the notified dimensions.
The July 2028 implementation date also gives packaging converters, printing companies, dairy cooperatives and private processors time to plan artwork revisions and manage the transition.
For the dairy industry, the key compliance priority is to align packaging design and labelling systems with the amended FSSAI requirements well before the effective date. The separate notices concerning product claims also underline the regulator’s continued scrutiny of how food products are presented and marketed to consumers.
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