FSSAI labelling requirements for snacks & namkeen
Packaged snacks and namkeen carry the general FSSAI declarations plus the trans-fat limit and, where it qualifies, the Trans Fat-Free logo.
The trans-fat limit
The trans-fatty-acid content of the oils and fats used is capped at 2% (reduced from 5% by 2022). Fried and fat-based snacks are formulated to meet this limit.
The 'Trans Fat-Free' logo
A product may carry the 'Trans Fat-Free' logo when it contains less than 0.2 g of trans fat per 100 g or 100 ml, in line with the FSS (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018.
Nutrition, allergens and the veg / non-veg mark
The nutrition panel (per 100 g and per serving, with fat and sodium shown), the ingredient, allergen and additive declarations, and the veg / non-veg mark all apply. LabelYog builds them from your recipe.
At a glance
- Trans fat of the oils/fats ≤ 2%
- 'Trans Fat-Free' logo only if < 0.2 g trans fat / 100 g
- Nutrition panel per 100 g + per serving (fat, sodium shown)
- Ingredient, allergen (Reg 5(14)) and additive declarations
- Veg / non-veg mark; FSSAI logo + licence number
Questions
What is the FSSAI trans-fat limit for snacks?
The oils and fats used are capped at 2% trans fatty acids.
When can a snack use the 'Trans Fat-Free' logo?
When it contains less than 0.2 g of trans fat per 100 g or 100 ml.
Do snacks need allergen declarations?
Yes — allergens are declared in the FSSAI wording (FSS L&D Reg 5(14)).
Does LabelYog build a snack label?
Yes — the nutrition panel, declarations and mandatory particulars from your recipe.
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