GENERAL24 Sept 2026
India plans 50-metre junk food curbs around schools amid rise in obesity
India plans to restrict sales of high-fat, high-sugar foods within 50 metres of schools. This affects family-run shops, restaurants, food stands and big brands near about 1.5 million schools. The food authority published fat, salt and sugar limits in August and is inviting public feedback until 6 October, so if you sell near a school, review what you stock now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The proposed rule would cover about 1.5 million schools and could affect shopkeepers, restaurants and food stands selling sugary drinks, salty chips and fried snacks.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published fat, salt and sugar thresholds in August and is accepting public feedback until 6 October.
- Some shopkeepers in Bhubaneswar said sales could drop by a third or more, while large brands such as PepsiCo and Coca-Cola also face proposed red warning labels.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a shop or eatery near a school, take a look at your fast-selling snacks and drinks and consider adding healthier options. You can share your views with the food authority before 6 October, and keep checking for updates, since the law still has no fixed timeline.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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