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July 16, 2025 Prasad Ravindranath

Targeting Indian snacks without introducing front-of-package labels for HFSS products is a clear half measure

If the Health Ministry is indeed serious in promoting healthy dietary habits, why has it failed to introduce clear front-of-package labels to caution consumers of food products loaded with sugar, salt and/or saturated fat products? And why has it done nothing to regulate adversiments and promotion of unhealthy food?

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July 13, 2016 Prasad Ravindranath

Kerala using fat tax to change food consumption behaviour

Kerala’s 2016 decision to slap a 14.5% tax on certain calorie-rich food items such as pizzas, doughnuts and pasta sold in branded restaurants may seem like a step in the right direction

Food HFSS products Sin tax

July 10, 2016 Prasad Ravindranath

Is Kerala’s fat tax a mere topping than a health initiative?

In a bold step that might have a positive impact on public health, Kerala has become the first State in the country to introduce a 14.5 per cent tax on burgers, pizzas, donuts, sandwiches and pasta sold through branded restaurants

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