With junk food now officially defined, FSSAI has no reason not to regulate them
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 ICMR and NIN released new Dietary Guidelines defining ultra-processed food (UPF) and foods high in fat, sugars, and salt (HFSS), highlighting their harmful effects. FSSAI's challenges in regulating UPF and HFSS due to undefined terms may now be addressed. NAPi seeks regulations for labelling and marketing of UPF and HFSS foods to reduce consumption.
Union minister Prataprao Jadhav informed the Rajya Sabha that 59 cases of HMPV and two deaths due to co-morbidities were reported between January 6-29. The virus.. IndiaTimes