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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
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- 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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Rising Temperatures May Drive Higher Sugar Intake, US Study Warns 0
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- September 9, 2025
Overview A US Study analysed the eating habits of nearly 60,000 US households and found that as daily temperatures rose, so did the intake of products like soda, juices, and ice creams. The increase was most evident among low-income and less-educated groups, suggesting that climate change may deepen existing health inequalities. Published in Nature Climate
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NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels 0
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- September 1, 2025
Key Update With a Supreme Court deadline for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods approaching, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising rules for mandatory front-of-pack nutrition warning labels. Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPI), a public health think tank, has submitted a “Weightage Scale for Stakeholder Comments” to guide
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UK Teams Up with Food Stores to Make Healthy Eating Easier 0

Report The UK government has launched a new plan to fight obesity by working together with supermarkets and food companies. Instead of creating strict laws, the government is asking these businesses to help people make healthier food choices, like offering discounts on healthy items, adjusting store layouts, or using loyalty points to encourage better options.

Clampdown Urged on Sugary Baby Foods Amid Rising Health Risks 0

Health Experts Demand Immediate Government Action Leading health organisations have urged the UK government to tighten regulations on baby foods loaded with sugar and lacking key nutrients. The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA), a coalition of 40 public health groups, called for immediate measures to protect babies and toddlers from misleading marketing and poor-quality food. OHA

Study Finds Sucralose Increases Hunger by Confusing the Brain 0

Artificial sweeteners, including sucralose, have long been a staple for diabetics and those watching their calorie intake. These sugar substitutes promise the sweetness of sugar without the extra calories. Sucralose, a calorie-free sweetener found in diet sodas, baked goods, and chewing gum, is 600 times sweeter than sugar. Despite its popularity as a weight-management tool,

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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0

Rising Temperatures May Drive Higher Sugar Intake, US Study Warns 0

NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels 0

UK Teams Up with Food Stores to Make Healthy Eating Easier 0

Clampdown Urged on Sugary Baby Foods Amid Rising Health Risks 0

Study Finds Sucralose Increases Hunger by Confusing the Brain 0

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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings

Rising Temperatures May Drive Higher Sugar Intake, US Study Warns

NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels

UK Teams Up with Food Stores to Make Healthy Eating Easier

Clampdown Urged on Sugary Baby Foods Amid Rising Health Risks

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