ICMR Archives

ICMR-NIN Urges Health Tax on HFSS foods and Stricter Ad Rules 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report The Indian Council of Medical Research–National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) has recommended imposing a health tax on high-fat, high-sugar, and salt foods, i.e, HFSS foods. This move aims to curb obesity rates among Indian adolescents, which have been rising sharply in recent years. The consortium, under the Let’s Fix Our Food (LFOF) initiative, has called
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Government Stance on Palm Oil Consumption and Health Concerns 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2025
Overview The central government has stated that there is no unanimous “scientific evidence” on the health concerns regarding palm oil consumption. However, it acknowledged ongoing concerns about the use of refined oils, particularly palm oil, in food products. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted that the Indian Council of Medical
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Buldhana District Faces Severe Hair Loss Outbreak Linked to Toxic Wheat 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 8, 2025
Report Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through
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AIIMS Doctors Warn of Rising Obesity and Unhealthy Diet Trends 0

Overview Obesity, a chronic and complex disease, is a major contributor to various non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer. Recently, a team of doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) addressed the media to discuss the implications of obesity and poor dietary habits and stressed the importance of a balanced diet. Low Intake

Nutritional Assessment of Packaged Foods in India: A Call for Healthier Options 0

Overview A recent study funded by the Government of India revealed that most food products sold in the country are classified as “healthy” or “moderately healthy.” However, the study also highlighted a concerning scarcity of low glycemic index (GI) foods, which are crucial for individuals with diabetes. Published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE, the

India Strengthens Antibiotic Regulations to Combat Superbugs 0

General, News

November 4, 2024

New Regulations Implemented India’s food safety regulator has tightened rules on antibiotic residue in meat, milk, poultry, eggs, and aquaculture by reducing acceptable levels and adding more drugs to the monitoring list. This action targets the growing problem of ‘superbugs’—microorganisms like bacteria and fungi that have become resistant to antibiotics due to improper use. The