Calls for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on infant food products amid safety concerns

Many countries have passed laws requiring mandatory FOPWLs. [iStockphoto]

Health and civil society organisations are calling on the government to formulate and implement a mandatory front-of-pack warning labels (FOPWLs) policy on infant food products sold in the country.

This follows reports by Public Eye, a non-partisan, independent investigative organisation based in Switzerland, that indicated that Nestle applies a "double standard" in sugar levels contained in its 'Cerelac' baby food product.