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2013 (10) TMI 1400 - SC - Indian LawsNo proper regulatory regime - For monitoring harmful effects of soft drinks on human health, particularly children - Mandatory disclosures on the labels of soft drinks - Disclosure of warnings with particular ingredient, and its harmful effects - Proper mechanism to check & control “Food Additives” - Check and control the misleading advertising - HELD THAT:- Food and Safety Standards Authority of India, to gear up their resources with their counterparts in all the States and Union Territories and conduct periodical inspections and monitoring of major fruits and vegetable markets to ascertain whether they conform to such standards set by the Act and the Rules. Penal provisions are also provided in the Act. It is, therefore important that the provisions are properly and effectively implemented so that the State can achieve an appropriate level of human life and health, safeguarding the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions to strictly follow the provisions of the FSS Act as well as the Rules and Regulations framed thereunder.
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