FSSAI Mandates ‘Milk Drop Logo’ On Dairy Products From July 2028: What You Should Know
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From July 2028, you will soon start to see milk products carry a new white milk drop logo on a blue square. This logo has been made mandatory for milk and dairy products by FSSAI.
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Consumers in India may soon notice a new symbol on packets of milk, curd, paneer, butter, cheese and other dairy products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a standardised milk drop logo that will become mandatory on the packaging of milk and milk products from July 1, 2028.
The new identification mark, featuring a white milk drop against a blue square background, is intended to make it easier for shoppers to recognise dairy products across different brands. The requirement has been introduced through the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2026. The notification was issued on November 6 and published in the Gazette of India on November 9, 2026.
What will the new FSSAI milk drop logo look like?
The new logo will feature a white milk droplet placed inside a blue square. According to NDTV Food, FSSAI introduced the symbol to help consumers identify milk and milk-based products more easily at the point of purchase.
Sharing details of the initiative on Instagram, FSSAI said, “FSSAI has introduced a standardised logo for milk and milk products to help consumers recognise these products more easily at the point of purchase.”
The logo will have to be displayed on the principal display panel of the product packaging. Its minimum size will depend on the area of the package’s principal display panel.
Which milk and dairy products will have to carry the new logo?
Under the amended regulations, the logo will be mandatory for all milk and milk products, including composite milk products, as defined under the relevant Food Safety and Standards regulations.
This covers everyday dairy products such as milk, curd and paneer, along with other milk-based products such as butter and cheese. The requirement will apply across brands, meaning dairy manufacturers will have to update their packaging to include the prescribed symbol.
When will the new FSSAI milk logo rule come into effect?
The new requirement will become effective on July 1, 2028. This gives dairy manufacturers time to make the necessary changes to their labels and packaging before the deadline.
The amendment was notified by FSSAI on November 6, 2026, and published in the Gazette of India on November 9. According to SCC Times, the change follows a draft proposal circulated in February 2025, inviting objections and suggestions from stakeholders before the final regulations were notified.
What are the minimum size requirements for the new milk logo?
FSSAI has specified minimum dimensions for the logo according to the area of the principal display panel on the packaging. The minimum size of each side of the blue square will be:
- 6 mm: For packages with a principal display panel area of up to 100 sq cm.
- 8 mm: For panels measuring above 100 sq cm and up to 500 sq cm.
- 12 mm: For panels measuring above 500 sq cm and up to 2,500 sq cm.
- 16 mm: For panels exceeding 2,500 sq cm.
The white droplet inside the square will also have prescribed minimum height and width measurements. These specifications are intended to maintain consistency and ensure that the logo remains identifiable across different packaging sizes.
Why has FSSAI introduced a common logo for milk and dairy products?
The primary objective is to create a uniform identification mark for milk and milk products sold across India. With different brands using different packaging designs, a common symbol could make it easier for consumers to identify dairy products while shopping.
FSSAI officials told The Times of India that the identification mark is expected to strengthen consumer awareness about the regulatory identity of milk and milk products. The common logo is also intended to help buyers locate and understand relevant product information more easily.
The new logo is a labelling and identification requirement. It should not be interpreted as a separate quality certification or a guarantee that a product is free from adulteration.
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