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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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Nutritional Assessment of Packaged Foods in India: A Call for Healthier Options 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 21, 2024
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
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How Front-of-Pack Labels Influence Healthier Consumer Choices 0
- General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 2, 2024
Report Pre-packed food will now feature pictorial front labels to empower individuals to make healthier eating choices. The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) and NIN (National Institute of Nutrition) conducted a study on consumer perceptions of labels. They submitted their findings to the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). Highlights The study
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