November 14, World Diabetes Day, provides an opportunity to raise awareness on the metabolic disorder as a global public health issue. The focus of the campaign in 2023 is on delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes and diabetes related complications, with the slogan being “Know your risk, Know your response.”
So, do you know your risk in terms of what you’re consuming?
The importance of food safety cannot be overstated, especially with accessibility and convenience taking priority over health and nutrition in our modern lives. Questions around food safety become more crucial as e-com portals enter the space. Food shopping on e-com portals adds a layer of anonymity to the foods we purchase and consume. Traditionally, food shopping would have taken several trips to the grocery store or fresh foods market, with much deliberating, sniffing, handling and haggling before the purchase was made.
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
A recent study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal places the incidence of hypertension in India at 35.5%. This finding has serious implications for the health of the nation. This booklet on 'Hypertension - the silent killer' was released on occasion of the World Hypertension Day and is free to download and distribute.
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
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Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
Modern times have seen the consumption of ultra-processed packaged foods soar to unprecedented levels. Front of Pack Labelling (FoPL) on processed foods could play a crucial role towards providing healthier food options for consumers,
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This survey of Front of Pack Labelling preferences amongst consumers in Karnataka shows a clear preference for Front of Pack Warning Labels. As the FSSAI considers different labelling styles (while leaning towards the Health Star Rating system), this is important evidence that users find warning labels the easiest style to read and interpret.