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FSSAI Proposes Limits for High-Fat, Sugar, Salt Foods in Schools
India's food regulator, the FSSAI, has proposed new limits on high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt (HFSS) foods sold in and around schools. The move aims to combat rising childhood obesity by setting clearer…
The Story in Brief
India's food regulator, the FSSAI, has proposed new limits on high-fat, high-sugar and high-salt (HFSS) foods sold in and around schools. The move aims to combat rising childhood obesity by setting clearer nutritional benchmarks. For solid foods, the draft thresholds are more than 4.2 grams of added fat, 3 grams of added sugar and 0.625 grams of added salt per 100 grams.
The proposed rules also cover liquids. The FSSAI has invited objections and suggestions from stakeholders within 60 days before finalising the standards. If implemented, these limits would help parents and schools identify unsuitable products and promote healthier eating habits among children.
The Indian Opinion
Some may dismiss this as bureaucratic overreach or a silver bullet that ignores home habits. The truth is that school food environments matter, but they are only one piece. Parents still pack lunches and children face relentless junk-food advertising. The real test will be how many people actually submit feedback in the 60-day window, and whether enforcement follows the fine print.
Source: timesnownews.com
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