National Standard for Labeling Prepackaged Food

New regulation by MFDA requiring updated labels on prepackaged food, with a six-month compliance period and penalties for violations.

A regulation introduced by the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) mandating labeling requirements for prepackaged food, with a six-month compliance period, escalating fines up to MVR 1 million, potential criminal charges, and a ban on single-use plastic like PET in packaging.