Thursday, 24 September 2026

India takes junk food war to school gates

India is proposing regulations to ban the sale of unhealthy food within 50 metres of schools. This initiative aims to reduce rising obesity rates among children, which has increased significantly in recent years. Multinational companies are likely to feel the impact of these restrictions, as they may require recipe reformulations. Additionally, state variations in implementing these rules could complicate compliance for local businesses.

Economic Times

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India is proposing regulations to ban the sale of unhealthy food within 50 metres of schools. This initiative aims to reduce rising obesity rates among children, which has increased significantly in recent years. Multinational companies are likely to feel the impact of these restrictions, as they may require recipe reformulations. Additionally, state variations in implementing these rules could complicate compliance for local businesses.

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