The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, introducing a new mandatory logo for milk and milk products, including composite milk products.
The amendment aims to establish a uniform identification system for milk and dairy products through a prescribed milk-drop logo that must be displayed on the product packaging.
The amendment was notified through the Gazette of India dated 9 November 2026 and will come into effect from 1 July 2028, giving food business operators (FBOs) time to make the necessary changes to their packaging and labelling systems.
Mandatory Milk-Drop Logo on Dairy Products
Under the amended regulations, all milk and milk products, including composite milk products, must carry a prescribed logo on their packaging.
The newly introduced logo consists of a white milk-drop symbol on a blue square background. FSSAI has specified the design and technical specifications to ensure consistent display across dairy product packaging.
Food business operators manufacturing, packaging or marketing milk and milk products will need to incorporate this logo into their product labels in accordance with the amended requirements.
Logo Size Based on Principal Display Panel Area
The amendment also specifies the minimum dimensions of the logo based on the area of the Principal Display Panel (PDP) of the product package.
The prescribed dimensions are as follows:
| Principal Display Panel Area | Minimum Square Logo Size | Minimum Drop Height | Minimum Drop Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 cm² | 6 mm | 4.56 mm | 3 mm |
| 100 to 500 cm² | 8 mm | 6.08 mm | 4 mm |
| 500 to 2,500 cm² | 12 mm | 9.12 mm | 6 mm |
| Above 2,500 cm² | 16 mm | 12.16 mm | 8 mm |
These specifications are intended to ensure that the logo remains clearly visible and appropriately sized across different packaging formats.
Amendment to the 2020 Labelling and Display Regulations
The FSSAI amendment modifies Schedule I of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
The new requirement has been introduced through an additional provision under the existing regulations, making the prescribed logo mandatory for all applicable milk and milk products.
Food businesses will therefore need to review their existing packaging artwork, labelling systems and product display panels to ensure compliance before the implementation date.
Effective Date and Compliance Timeline
The Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026, will become effective from 1 July 2028.
This provides the dairy industry and other relevant food businesses with a transition period to update their packaging materials, revise label designs and align their labelling processes with the new requirements.
Manufacturers, dairy processors, food importers, brand owners and other relevant FBOs should begin reviewing their current labelling practices to prepare for the upcoming regulatory change.
Gazette Notification Details
- Regulation: Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026
- Regulatory Authority: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Gazette Notification Date: 9 November 2026
- Effective Date: 1 July 2028
- Amended Regulation: Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020
- Major Amendment: Mandatory white milk-drop logo on a blue background for all milk and milk products, including composite milk products.
Official Gazette Notification
Food business operators and other stakeholders can refer to the official Gazette notification for the complete amendment, prescribed logo specifications and regulatory requirements.
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