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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Nestle wants a seat at the table as India debates food-warning labels

New Delhi: Nestle wants India to consult with companies when drafting rules for ​front-of-pack health labelling on food and drinks ​to ensure it is done "scientifically," its chief executive said, amid a public debate on ​the lack of such measures in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has for years tried to implement some form of warning labels on packaging, but dropped a proposal after companies like Coca-Cola and industry groups representing the likes of Nestle in March opposed the ‌measures, Reuters reported ⁠earlier this ⁠week.

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