Delhi HC issues notice on plea seeking India-specific study on artificial sweeteners; seeks Centre, FSSAI response
The Delhi High Court issued a notice on a petition demanding a comprehensive India-specific study on the long-term health effects of non-sugar and artificial sweeteners, seeking responses from the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The court has directed the respondents to file their replies within two weeks, with a hearing scheduled for September 29. The petition calls for an evaluation of health impacts across various demographics and stricter regulations on product labeling and advertising claims related to these sweeteners.