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- The Karnataka health department plans to require health warning labels on salt packets, similar to those on cigarettes and alcohol.
- This decision follows data indicating that the average Indian consumes double the daily recommended limit of 5 grams of salt set by the World Health Organization.
- Excessive salt intake is linked to significant health issues such as heart attacks, kidney failure, and obesity.
- Authorities are also urging hotels and street food vendors to limit salt usage in their preparations.
What to watch next
- Implementation timeline for the mandatory warning label on salt packaging
- Response from food industry and restaurant associations regarding the new salt usage guidelines
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