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- Scientists at ICMR-NIN have proposed a 'dual-axis' regulatory framework for ultra-processed foods and foods high in fat, sugar and salt in India.
- The framework combines the degree of food processing with nutrient content, since India currently lacks a formal regulatory definition of ultra-processed foods.
- The scientists say this gap limits measures such as front-of-pack nutrition labelling, marketing restrictions and school food policies, and that existing global classification systems may not fit India's food landscape.
- The proposal builds on the Dietary Guidelines for Indians 2024 and could support labelling, consumer awareness and future policy decisions.
What to watch next
- Whether food regulators formally adopt a definition of ultra-processed foods
- Progress on India's long-awaited front-of-pack nutrition labelling system
- How the framework accounts for Indian foods and culinary practices in future rules
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- Food and Beverage Industry (India) regulatory compliance burden· weeks
- Indian Consumers potential dietary shift· longer
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Named India · Bharati Kulkarni · ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition · SubbaRao M. Gavaravarapu
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