Last week, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released draft recommendations to restrict the sale and promotion of foods high in fat, sugar and salt (‘HFSS’ food) in and within 50 meters of primary and secondary schools.

The objective of the draft guidelines - which are open for comments - is to restrict the availability and consumption of such foods defined as (but not limited to) chips, fried foods, sugar sweetened (carbonated and non-carbonated) beverages, ready-to-eat noodles, pizzas, burgers, potato fries and confectionery.