The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has dismissed as misleading, incorrect, and baseless media reports claiming that the Union health ministry has directed the issuance of warning labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi and laddoos.
According to PIB, the ministry had issued an advisory on making healthier choices at workplaces. The advisory talks about the display of boards in various workplaces, such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms, etc., to raise awareness about the harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items.
These boards, PIB said, are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country.
The ministry advisory does not direct ‘warning labels’ on food products sold by vendors, and does not target Indian snacks and India’s rich street food culture.
“The general advisory is a behavioral nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not specifically to any particular food product. The advisory mentions other health messages such as promoting healthy meals such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat options, along with making suggestions for opting for physical activity such as encouraging use of stairs, organizing short exercise breaks and facilitating walking routes.”
This initiative is part of the Ministry’s flagship initiatives under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). Excessive consumption of oil and sugar is a key contributor to the rising rate of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other lifestyle-related diseases.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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