NEW DELHI, Oct. 17 -- India's food safety regulator has proposed banning the addition of sucrose and fructose in infant nutrition products intended for babies up to six months old, tightening rules on added sugars in a market valued at $1.16 billion.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed the restrictions in a draft amendment to the infant nutrition regulations, the ministry of health and family welfare said on Saturday. The move seeks to limit early exposure to added sugars during a critical stage of growth and development.

The proposal follows an April 2024 controversy sparked by an international Swiss investigation that found Nestle added sugar to Cerelac sold in India while offering sugar-free versions...