Food labelling in India: a scoping review of consumer engagement,comprehension, and purchase behaviour
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2025-11-11
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Taylor & Francis
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1654-9716
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1654-9880
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Amid rising packaged food consumption in India and its associated health risks – including obesityand non-communicable diseases – this scoping review synthesised India-specific evidence onconsumer awareness, comprehension, and behavioural responses to food labels on pre-packagedproducts. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysesextension for Scoping Reviews checklist and Arksey and O’Malley framework, five databases(PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and CINAHL) and Google Scholar were searched forpeer-reviewed primary studies conducted in India between 2014 and 2024. Studies were included ifthey assessed food label literacy, interpretation, or use in purchase behaviour in Indian settings.Thirty-two studies were included, covering diverse populations and geographic settings.Bibliometric synthesis showed a predominance of cross-sectional knowledge, attitudes, and prac-tices studies, with limited experimental or multidisciplinary research. Findings were organised intothree analytical themes: a) determinants of food label literacy, including socio-demographic andcognitive factors; b) consumer perceptions of label components, their placement on packaging,visual appeal, and cognitive utility; and c) behavioural implications of label engagement and itsperceived influence on purchase intentions. Evidence from this review highlights persistent gapsbetween label awareness, engagement, and purchase intentions. To inform policy and practice –and to advance Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Target 3.4 – reducing premature mortality fromnon-communicable diseases) & Goal 12 (Target 12.8 – promoting awareness and informationaccess) – future research should prioritise experimental and implementation-focused designstailored to India’s demographic, cultural, and market heterogeneity.
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Global Health Action, Vol. 18, N° 2574132 (2025) p. 1-15.
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Nutrition literacy, Front-of-package labelling, Food policy, Health promotion, Sustainable Development Goals
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Atribución-NoComercial-CompartirIgual 3.0 Chile (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 CL)