Has the government taken a decision regarding Samosa, Jalebi and Laddus? PIB Fact Check told the whole truth

Some media reports are claiming that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India has issued a health warning on food products like Samosas, Jalebi and Laddus. This claim is false. The PIB Fact Czech said that this advisory of the Union Ministry of Health has no warning label on food products sold by vendors nor has any special instructions against Indian snacks.

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From the PIB Fact Czech, it has been reported that this general advice is a practical motivation to make people aware of fats and additional sugar in all food products, not for a particular food product. This advice is for healthy options and initiatives at workplaces and urges people to choose healthy options to reduce excess oil and sugar intake for healthy diet and lifestyle. It does not target India’s rich street food culture.

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Earlier it was said that health -related warnings will soon be seen in public places on India’s favorite snacks like Samosa, Jalebi and Vada Pav. The Union Health Ministry has launched a new awareness campaign to urge all central government institutions to put up boards that describe the amount of fat and sugar in everyday snacks – such as warships on cigarette packets. However, the PIB fact check has described it as false.

Some media reports claim that the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo. This claim is fake. The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food… pic.twitter.com/uGBNFaI4K5

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