The Health Minister Advisory has not give any warning directly on food products that is sold by street food vendors in India like Samosa, Jalebi etc.
the Ministry clarified that it has released an advisory under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD), which encourages the display of Oil and Sugar Awareness Boards in workplace environments such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, and meeting rooms. These boards aim to serve as gentle reminders—or behavioral nudges—to promote healthier dietary choices and increase awareness about the hidden fats and sugars present in many food items.
PIB Fact Check social media handle state it fake. In a post it stated, “Media reports have claimed that @MoHFW_INDIA has directed all central government institutions to issue Warning Labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi and laddoo. This claim is Fake The Advisory does not direct carrying of Warning Labels on certain food products The advisory issued by Union Health Ministry is regarding display of Oil and Sugar Boards in workplaces, an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a press release and stated that Advisory issued by Union Health Ministry to display Oil and Sugar Boards in workplaces is an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits.
The PIB Press release on health warning on Indian snacks
The Press Stated, “There have been some media reports claiming that the Union Health Ministry has directed to issue Warning Labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi and laddoo. These media reports are misleading, incorrect, and baseless.
The Union Health Ministry had separately issued an advisory which is an initiative towards making healthier choices at work places. It advises about display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms etc., to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items. These Boards are meant to serve as daily reminders on fighting obesity, the burden of which is sharply rising in the country.
The Health Ministry Advisory does not direct Warning Labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India’s rich street food culture.”
