World Hypertension Day (WHD) is commemorated on May 17 every year, globally. WHD this year aims to promote the message of Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer.
A snapshot audit by Consumers International which uncovers difficulties consumers are currently facing with packaging labelling that is misleading and unclear. This audit uses CAG's contributions about the packaging scenario in India.
Cardiologists, public health experts urge managing salt intake to control hypertension
It is estimated that better hypertension control can prevent 400-500,000 premature deaths
For immediate release Chennai, March 2021
As India observed Salt…
Report on Orientation Workshop for DO’s and FSO’s - for implementation of Trans fat regulations in Tamil Nadu – Web Meeting
Date: 11th November, 2020
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Food Safety…
Saroja S shares insights on why food safety and access to healthier diets is a key issue for consumer advocates in India, and calls for globally harmonised standards to protect consumers.
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This is survey report on a Tamil Nadu focused, multi-stakeholder study on usage, consumption, health implications of trans fat, and awareness on trans fat regulations in India.
Launch of the REPLACE Report by WHO - annual progress report on global trans fat elimination
Press Release Chennai
Date: 9 September 2020
In more than 100 countries around the world, people are at risk of heart disease from industrially…
CAG will conduct a campaign to spread awareness about trans fats on 12th November 2019 (10:45am to 12:15pm) on the occasion of Children’s Day 2019, at RK Rangammal Kalvi Nilayam HSS School, Coimbatore.
The FSSAI has…
News media has a significant role to play in keeping the masses informed, shaping public opinion, setting the public agenda and in turn, enhancing public participation in the decision making process. This study examines the extent and nature of…