India Takes Battle Against Junk Food to Shops Near Schools
The rule would cover about 1.5 million schools and could push manufacturers to reformulate products as child obesity rises, officials said.
- India is moving closer to new regulations restricting high-fat, salt, and sugar foods within a 50-metre radius of schools, affecting stores near the country's 1.5 million schools.
- Obesity among Indian children aged 5-19 surged nearly 50% from 28 million in 2015 to 41 million by 2025, with World Obesity Federation data projecting 56 million cases by 2040.
- Food regulations specialist Rahul Khanna of RAKLaw told Reuters there was a "wave of concern" among confectionery makers, while shopkeepers in Bhubaneswar fear sales could fall by a third or more.
- While federal rules aim to protect students, Maharashtra state food safety commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated no shop within 50 metres of schools can carry such products; inspectors ordered 51 shops to stop trading.
- Similar to policies in Chile and Mexico, authorities are accepting public feedback until October 6, though no fixed timeline currently exists for implementing the nationwide law.
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uniquetimes.orgIndia moves to restrict junk food sales near schools
India is moving closer to new regulations to restrict the sale of foods high in fat and sugar within a 50-metre radius of schools, the latest proposal to cut the consumption of junk food in a country battling growing rates of obesity, especially among children. The rule would impact family-run stores, restaurants and food stands […]
India takes battle against junk food to shops near schools - Regional Media News
By Aditya Kalra and Jatindra Dash BHUBANESWAR, India, Sept 24 (Reuters) - India is moving closer to new regulations to restrict the sale of foods high in fat and sugar within a 50-metre radius of schools, the latest proposal to cut the consumption of junk [...]
India is preparing to implement measures to restrict the sale of food and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt within a 50-meter radius of schools nationwide, in an effort to combat the rising problem of childhood obesity.
India proposes curbs on junk food sales within 50 metres of schools: What could change and why does it matter?
India is considering regulations to restrict the sale of high-fat, high-salt, and high-sugar foods near schools. The Food Safety and Standards Authority aims to combat childhood obesity, following the successful Chilean model.
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