# India proposes ban on added sucrose and fructose in foods for infants up to six months

> India’s food regulator has proposed banning added sucrose and fructose in products intended for infants up to six months, opening a draft amendment for public comment.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T20:24:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-18T20:24:50+00:00
- Event / data period: 2026-10-16
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The draft was published in the Gazette of India on 16 October. Existing rules set nutritional standards for infant foods and allow sucrose or fructose as a carbohydrate source only under specified conditions. The proposed change would bar their addition to products for the youngest age group.

FSSAI invited objections and suggestions within 60 days from the date copies of the Gazette are made available; it said submissions will be considered before the amendment is finalised.

## Data

### Infant age scope and proposed rule in FSSAI draft

The draft proposes prohibiting added sucrose and fructose in products intended for infants up to six months.

Methodology: This table summarizes the scope of the draft described in FSSAI’s 17 October 2026 release. The six-month age threshold is expressed in calendar months. The rule is a proposal; the 60-day comment period begins when Gazette copies are made available, and no deadline date is inferred here.

| Scope | Age limit (months) | Rule proposed in draft |
|---|---|---|
| Infants up to six months | 6 | No added sucrose or fructose; draft under consultation |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Press Information Bureau](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2324637&lang=1&reg=3>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-17)

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