Junk Food Ads
Just 5 minutes of junk food ads can make children eat 130 calories more
New UK study links brief exposure to junk food advertising with increased calorie intake in kids, sparking fresh calls for stricter ad regulations and parental awareness
 "Just 5 minutes of junk food ads can make children eat 130 calories more")
Economic Survey 2025 calls for 'health tax' on ultra-processed food items
The Economic Survey 2025 highlighted the urgency of regulatory measures, recommending that the FSSAI establish clear definitions, labelling requirements, and stringent monitoring of UPFs
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FSSAI bans sales, junk foods ads in school canteens, within 50 m of campus
The Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2020 in this regard has been notified now after consideration of stakeholders'' comments, FSSAI said in a statement
 "FSSAI bans sales, junk foods ads in school canteens, within 50 m of campus")
Soon, no junk food or their ads near schools; FSSAI proposes ban within 50m
In June this year, FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal had announced that the regulator has proposed banning advertisements of unhealthy food in and around school.
 "Soon, no junk food or their ads near schools; FSSAI proposes ban within 50m")
No proposal to ban junk food advertisements on television, says Govt
Food and Beverage Alliance of India (FBIA) have already decided to voluntarily restrict food and beverage advertisements concerning children
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