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India Today
2 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Health Ministry says no warning labels on samosa, jalebi; only boards with advice
The Centre has clarified that it has not issued any warning labels for popular Indian snacks like samosas, jalebis, or Union Health Ministry made it clear on Tuesday that there is no move to label or target foods sold by street vendors, and the advisory does not single out Indian street food in any the Health Ministry recently issued a general health advisory aimed at encouraging healthier food choices in This includes placing educational boards in office spaces like lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, and meeting rooms. These boards are designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of eating too much sugar and fat, which are often hidden in many foods."The Health Ministry advisory does not direct warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India's rich street food culture," read the Centre's Ministry said this effort is meant as a reminder to help people make better food decisions. It is not focused on any specific food items but is about promoting a healthy lifestyle with messages about food, the advisory also includes suggestions to increase physical activity, such as using stairs, taking short walking breaks, and choosing healthier meal options like fruits, vegetables, and low-fat effort is part of the Ministry's key programmes under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), since India is facing a growing health crisis of heart disease, obesity and high blood too much oil and sugar is a major reason behind the increasing number of cases of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and other lifestyle-related illnesses in the OFF IN NAGPURThe campaign is kicking off in Nagpur, with AIIMS Nagpur chosen as the pilot site for the part of the plan, cafeterias and public eating areas on campus will start putting up bright, easy-to-read boards near food counters. These boards will share simple messages to help people understand the health risks of eating too much sugar and fat.- Ends
Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Warning labels on food not selective towards Indian snacks, says govt
New Delhi: The central government on Tuesday denied media reports which claimed that the Ministry of Health has issued health warnings on Indian snacks such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo to fight obesity crises in the country. It noted that the warning labels on food issued by the Ministry of Health are 'not selective towards Indian snacks'. 'Some media reports claim that the @MoHFW_INDIA has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo. This claim is fake. The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks,' the Ministry of Health said. Media reports claimed that the Union Health Ministry has urged all ministries, departments, and autonomous bodies to display warnings on Indian snacks like samosa, vada pav, kachori, and jalebi. Calling these reports "misleading, incorrect, and baseless' the Ministry noted that its advisory was on general health awareness and 'it does not target India's rich street food culture'. Reacting to the reports, Milind Deora, MP, in a post on social media platform X noted that the Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee is currently reviewing food regulator FSSAI's plans to tackle India's growing obesity crisis. 'We have unanimously advocated uniform regulations across all food categories, including alcohol, so Indian food isn't unfairly targeted while MNCs continue to market Western junk unchecked'. The Union Health Ministry said its advisory was an initiative towards making healthier choices at workplaces. It is part of the Ministry's flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). It advises about the display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms, etc., to raise awareness of the harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items. 'These Boards are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country,' the Ministry said. Excessive consumption of oil and sugar is known as a key contributor to the rising rate of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related diseases. The general advisory was issued as 'a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product,' the government said. The advisory also mentions other health messages such as promoting healthy meals such as fruits, vegetables, and low-fat options along with making suggestions for opting for physical activity such as encouraging the use of stairs, organising short exercise breaks, and facilitating walking routes.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Supreme Court directs FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack nutrition labels on packaged foods
ANI 15 Jul 2025, 14:05 GMT+10 New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India has directed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to execute the Front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, posted on the social media platform 'X'.'The Supreme Court has directed @fssaiindia to implement simple front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food. As Chair of Parliament's Subordinate Legislation Committee, I've recommended studying Singapore's clear A-to-D Nutri-Grade system,' Milind Deora posted on 'X'.According to the post by Milind Deora, this move will assist FSSAI to 'comply without further delays & empower Indian consumers to make healthier choices, reversing India's rising #obesity crisis.'The Union health ministry has also recently proposed displaying sugar and oil boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. According to the ministry's proposal, these boards will serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions etc. displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday Monday, Deora told ANI that India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies, along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas, to deal with rising obesity problems.'Placing greater stringent regulations on unhealthy foods like jalebi, like samosa, this is a welcome step,' Deora said.''As chairman of the Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee, which has members of parliament from all parties, we are at present examining this very issue. Along with the agency called the FSSAI which is the food regulator in our country,' the Rajya Sabha MP said on move is part of the Union Health ministry's flagship initiatives under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) to promote sustainable behavioural changes in include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
SC directs FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack nutrition labels on packaged foods
The Supreme Court of India has directed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ( FSSAI ) to execute the Front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, posted on the social media platform 'X'. "The Supreme Court has directed @fssaiindia to implement simple front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged food. As Chair of Parliament's Subordinate Legislation Committee, I've recommended studying Singapore's clear A-to-D Nutri-Grade system," Milind Deora posted on 'X'. According to the post by Milind Deora, this move will assist FSSAI to "comply without further delays & empower Indian consumers to make healthier choices, reversing India's rising #obesity crisis." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Tried the $0.87 Generic Viagra and Here's What Happened! fridayplans Learn More Undo — milinddeora (@milinddeora) The Union health ministry has also recently proposed displaying sugar and oil boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. Live Events According to the ministry's proposal, these boards will serve as visual behavioural nudges in schools, offices, public institutions etc. displaying key information about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods. On Monday, Deora told that India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies, along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas, to deal with rising obesity problems. "Placing greater stringent regulations on unhealthy foods like jalebi, like samosa, this is a welcome step," Deora said." "As chairman of the Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee, which has members of parliament from all parties, we are at present examining this very issue. Along with the agency called the FSSAI which is the food regulator in our country," the Rajya Sabha MP said on Monday. The move is part of the Union Health ministry's flagship initiatives under National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) to promote sustainable behavioural changes in workplaces. These include reducing excessive consumption of oil and sugar, both of which are key contributors to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and other lifestyle-related disorders. (ANI)
