front-of-pack labelling Archives

CSIR–CFTRI Hosts International Workshop on Sodium Reduction in Traditional Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 23, 2026
Key Update The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) held an international workshop on “Sensory Strategies for Sodium Reduction in Indian Traditional Foods” at its Mysuru campus on February 21. The event focused on reducing excess sodium in Indian diets without compromising taste, safety, or nutritional quality. Balancing Taste, Nutrition and Food Safety Scientists, sensory
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Gen Z in India Increasingly Consumes Ultra-Processed Foods Online 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 6, 2025
Key Development A recent survey by LocalCircles shows that India’s Gen Z frequently orders ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—including soft drinks, juices, biscuits, cakes, ice creams, candies, chips, and noodles—through popular online apps. Alarmingly, one in two packaged food items listed on quick-commerce platforms is high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The survey’s findings echo the
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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Supreme Court has given the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) a final three-month extension to finalise its recommendations on mandatory Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL). Healthcare experts and NGOs are demanding immediate action, stressing that these labels are vital to curb non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Lack of Labels Worsens Public
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UNICEF Sounds Alarm on India’s Childhood Obesity Risk 0

Key Update India could soon have the highest number of overweight and obese children in the world if urgent action is not taken, warns UNICEF. The organisation projects that by 2030, more than 27 million Indian children aged 5–19 may be living with obesity—11% of the global total. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition in India, Marie-Claude

Understanding HFSS Foods: Why It Matters for Your Health 0

In India, food is more than just fuel—it’s a part of our festivals, family traditions, and daily routine. We’re known for our diverse, home-cooked meals rich in spices, grains, and vegetables. But in recent years, a different kind of food has crept into our lives—easy-to-grab, colourful, and often irresistible. From crunchy chips to sugary colas,

Economic Survey FY25: Tackling Misleading Food Claims & Promoting Health 0

Overview of the Economic Survey FY25 The Economic Survey for FY25 emphasizes the need to regulate ultra-processed foods (UPFs), calling for clear standards on permissible levels of salt and sugar. It highlights the misleading marketing of high-calorie, unhealthy products, such as breakfast cereals, juices, and chocolate drinks, often falsely promoted as healthy despite being classified