non-communicable diseases Archives

Indians Consume Only One-Tenth of Recommended Whole Grains: White Paper 0

Key Update Indians consume far less whole grain than recommended, according to a new white paper released in Mumbai. Titled Opportunities with Whole Grains to Support Metabolic Health among Indians: Evidence Mapping, the report was released by the Protein Foods and Nutrition Development Association of India in collaboration with ITC Limited, the Institute for Global

Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling 0

Key Update Lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for the long-pending implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packaged food products, citing concerns that current nutrition labels are often difficult for average consumers to understand and fail to guide them toward healthier purchasing decisions. FOPL Seen as Key Tool Against Lifestyle Diseases Emphasising the role of clear

Karnataka Targets Trans Fat in Cooking Oil to Improve Public Health 0

At a Glance After cracking down on harmful food additives, the Karnataka State Food Safety and Drug Administration has now shifted focus to curbing trans fat in cooking oil—an effort aimed at strengthening food safety and improving public health. In a video conference held on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Food Safety convened key stakeholders, including

ICMR-NIN to Display New Dietary Guidelines Across India 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
Overview ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will soon display dietary guidelines on posters across schools, colleges, and central government offices. These “model posters,” developed with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), follow the Union Health Ministry’s new rules on oil and sugar consumption. What Do the New Guidelines Say? The posters advise
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SC Gives FSSAI Final 3-Month Deadline for Pack Labels 0
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- July 17, 2025
Report The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 15) granted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) an additional three months to finalise its recommendations on proposed amendments for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan allowed the extension, calling it the “last opportunity” for
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PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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