World & BusinessIndia mandates vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin labels on toiletries
The Economic Times reports that green dots will mark vegetarian-origin products, while red or brown dots will mark non-vegetarian ones.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India’s government has mandated vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin markings on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics and toiletries under rules notified on September 21, 2026. Vegetarian-origin products will carry a green dot, while non-vegetarian products will bear a red or brown dot at the top of the principal display panel.
India mandates vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin labels on toiletries
The Economic Times reports that green dots will mark vegetarian-origin products, while red or brown dots will mark non-vegetarian ones.
TLDR
The Economic Times reports that India’s government has mandated vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin markings on soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics and toiletries under rules notified on September 21, 2026. Vegetarian-origin products will carry a green dot, while non-vegetarian products will bear a red or brown dot at the top of the principal display panel.
