Maharashtra Bans Sale of Junk Food in and Around Schools0

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• July 30, 2026

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has banned the sale, free distribution, and advertisement of junk food in schools and within a 50-metre radius of school premises to encourage healthier eating habits among children and create a healthier school food environment. What the Order Covers The junk food ban covers all