PIPAL: People’s Initiative for Participatory Action for food Labelling

  Page no 14-15 my OPED on Food and FOPL #FOPL #  ultraproceedfoodspackets  #PVCHR https://www.scribd.com/document/661813724/OPED-of-Lenin-Raghuvanshi-on-warning-label-FOPL-on-unregulated-ultra-proceed-foods-packets OPED of Lenin Raghuvanshi on warning label FOPL on unregulated ultra proceed foods packets by pvchr.india9214 on Scribd

  On 21st July 2023, Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), Food Industries Welfare Association (FIWA), and Bhartiya Vyapar Mandal came together to successfully organize a highly impactful Sensitization Workshop on "Front of Package Labelling." The event took place at the Deputy Speaker Hall (Annexe) of Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, and attracted a diverse array of stakeholders, including representatives from the food industry, food industry associations, government bodies such as NAFED, FSSAI, and MSME, think tanks, Members of Parliament, and civil societies. The primary objective of the workshop was to delve deep into discussions regarding the adoption of front-of-package labeling (FOPL) in India. The focus was on highlighting the immense potential of FOPL in combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and promoting healthier dietary choices among consumers.   Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, Founder and Convenor of PVCHR , set a warm and welcoming tone for

Experts fighting for food safety and public health cite that it is high time that health policymakers and experts strongly tackle the steady flow of unhealthy processed packaged food items into the market. They have also called for better coordination between researchers, regulators and policymakers against health hazards from ultra-processed food to safeguard public health. “Stronger research evidence and resolve are important, but so is the need to warn the public properly regarding what is in their food. It is happening at some level in some countries like Israel and Chile. For example, Israel has made it mandatory for all processed food with high salt, sugar and saturated fat to have bold warning signs in red to make sure that the consumer is aware of what he or she is buying,” says Lenin Raghuvanshi, health activist and CEO of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVHCR), UP. He has been fighting for the need for the Indian government to introduce better warning signs

 PVCHR and JanMitra Nyas are privileged to bestow the prestigious Jan Swasthya Samman upon distinguished Champions, including Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Council, and political leaders. This esteemed award recognizes their outstanding efforts in championing women's and child health, as well as their unwavering support for promoting Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) to combat Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). In a world grappling with NCDs, such as hypertension and obesity, the promotion of healthier food choices through FOPL has emerged as a crucial strategy. These esteemed Champions have demonstrated exemplary leadership in advocating for the effective implementation of FOPL, enabling consumers to make informed decisions about their food intake. Their dedication to enhancing women's and child health, coupled with their resolute commitment to curbing NCDs through FOPL, serves as an inspiration to all. PVCHR and JanMitra Nyas take great pride in honoring these

  Dr. Girish Gupta Founder of FIWA ( https://www.fiwa.in/ ) received Jan Swasthya Mitra Award from JanMitra Nyas and #PVCHR

 On 22 June, 2023 a delegation from PVCHR met with Shri PUSHPARAJ DESHPANDE MANAGING TRUSTEE, Samruddha Bharat Foundation (SBF) 

JanMitra Nyas and PVCHR honoured Shri Ashok Thakur jee as Jan-Swasthya Mitra Samman, a honour for his tireless effort for policy change for health of children, youths and women especially in filed of Non communicable diseases and warning label on ultra proceed foods. He is director of NAFED India .