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

Kumar Akhil Yadav
Jul 16, 2026

Why India Needs Warning Labels and Targeted Taxes 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.