FSSAI dairy logo rule will bring an important change to milk and dairy product packaging across India from July 1, 2028.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made a standard dairy logo mandatory on milk packets and other covered dairy products.
The new requirement is part of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026.
The final amendment was notified on November 6, 2026, and published in the Gazette of India on November 9.
Under the revised rules, dairy manufacturers and food businesses will have to display the prescribed logo on applicable product packaging.
The minimum size of the logo will depend on the area of the package’s principal display panel.
What Is the New FSSAI Dairy Logo Rule?
The new regulation requires all milk and milk products covered under the relevant FSSAI standards to carry a prescribed dairy logo.
This requirement also covers composite milk products, in which milk is an essential component.
The logo features a white milk-drop symbol inside a blue square. Food businesses will have to follow the prescribed design and minimum dimensions while preparing their product packaging.
The regulation amends the existing Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. It establishes a standard requirement for displaying the dairy logo across the covered product categories.
This means the change is not limited to ordinary packaged milk. Several other dairy products sold in retail stores will also fall under the new labelling requirement.
Minimum Dairy Logo Size for Different Milk Packets
One of the important features of the amendment is that FSSAI has specified different minimum logo sizes according to the area of the principal display panel.
Smaller packages will be allowed to display a smaller logo, while products with larger display panels must carry a proportionately bigger version.
The prescribed minimum dimensions are as follows:
For packages with a principal display panel of up to 100 square centimetres, the logo must have a minimum square size of 6 mm.
For display panels measuring above 100 and up to 500 square centimetres, the minimum logo size will be 8 mm.
For packages with display panels measuring above 500 and up to 2,500 square centimetres, the minimum size will be 12 mm.
For packages with a principal display panel larger than 2,500 square centimetres, the minimum logo size will be 16 mm.
Manufacturers can use a logo larger than the prescribed minimum size, but they must not make it smaller than the applicable dimensions.
These specifications are intended to maintain a consistent display standard across different packaging sizes.
Which Dairy Products Will Be Covered?
The revised regulation covers milk and milk products defined under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.
Apart from packaged milk, the requirement extends to several dairy categories, including curd, paneer, butter, cheese, ghee and ice cream.
Composite milk products are also included. These are products in which milk is an essential component, even when other ingredients are used in their preparation.
Therefore, consumers may notice the prescribed logo on a wider range of dairy packaging when the new requirement becomes effective.
However, the regulation applies according to the product categories defined under the relevant FSSAI standards. It should not be assumed that every product resembling a dairy item automatically falls within the same category.
When Will the New Dairy Packaging Rules Apply?
The new FSSAI dairy logo requirement will come into force on July 1, 2028. This gives manufacturers, dairy companies and other relevant food businesses time to prepare for the revised packaging requirements.
The amendment follows an earlier draft proposal issued in February 2025. FSSAI invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders before finalising the changes.
After considering the feedback, the regulator issued the final amendment in November 2026.
Businesses involved in manufacturing, packaging and selling covered dairy products will need to review their existing packaging designs and make the necessary changes before the implementation date.
What Should Consumers Expect From the Change?
For consumers, the most visible difference will be the prescribed dairy logo on the packaging of covered products.
The standardised symbol will provide a common visual identification feature across different dairy product packages.
Its minimum size requirements will also help ensure that the logo remains visible on packages of different dimensions.
However, consumers should understand that the mandatory logo is a labelling requirement. Its presence should not be treated as an independent guarantee of product quality, freshness or purity.
Other important information, including manufacturing details, expiry or use-by information and applicable product declarations, should continue to be checked before purchasing dairy products.
The July 2028 deadline gives the dairy industry time to prepare, while consumers can expect to see the prescribed logo on applicable milk and dairy product packaging once the amendment takes effect.
