"Prominent Leaders Unite to Demand Clearer Food Labeling Regulations in India"

General Secretary of the Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Mahasabha, Pandit Rakesh Ranjan Tripathi, has enthusiastically joined our campaign to compose a letter addressed to the Prime Minister. He is actively engaged in mobilizing others to support our cause. Notably, his article has been prominently featured on the editorial page of the Hindi evening daily, Sanmarg.

In a similar vein, Lenin Raghuvanshi of PVCHR has also penned a letter to the Prime Minister of India. Both of these individuals received identical responses, which stated that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had officially notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling & Display) Amendment Regulations 2022. These regulations prescribe the pictorial display of the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) or the Star System of Rating for Front of Pack Nutritional Labelling (FOPNL). Furthermore, the definition of HFSS (high in fat, sugar, and salt) was included in these regulations. These amendments were announced on September 13, 2022, with the aim of soliciting objections and suggestions from the public and stakeholders. The comments received on the draft regulations are currently under consideration by the FSSAI for the finalization of the amendment regulations.

Additionally, prominent figures, including the Founder President of the National Equal Party, Trustees of the Jan Jagruti Trust, and the National President of the Bhartiya Vypar Mandal, have also written to the Prime Minister's Office, emphasizing the necessity of warning labels on FOPL (Front of Pack Labels) for unregulated packet foods.

It is noteworthy that the Trustees of the Jan Jagruti Trust, Mr. Dhiendra Sisodia, is a renowned artist, and Sanoj Bharati is a member of the BJP SC wing in Uttar Pradesh.

The National Patrons of the Bhartiya Vypar Mandal include:

  1. Zafar Sareshwala: An Indian businessman, owner of Parsoli Corporation, and former chancellor of Maulana Azad National Urdu University. He is a member of the strict Tablighi Jamaat branch of Islam and has gained considerable public attention for being a staunch supporter and close confidant of Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India.

  2. Dr. Anant Bhagwat: He is the cousin of Shri Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanchalak of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

  3. Pandit Satyendra Sharma: President of Shri Tripur Maan Bala Sundari Devi Mandir Seva Trust.










Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Celebrating Partnership: A Step Towards a Healthier World

Image
Celebrating Partnership: A Step Towards a Healthier World Date: February 22, 2024 Author: Lenin Raghuvanshi, Chief Functionary/CEO, JanMitra Nyas Dear Advocates for Health, I am delighted to share with you the culmination of a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting cardiovascular health and protecting the well-being of children and mothers. Today, I received a letter from Ms.Pamela Sumner Coffey jee, Vice President of Global Operations at Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund, confirming the closeout of our project, "Consolidating collective voices for strong FoPL regulation to protect child and maternal health." First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Tobacco-Free Kids Action Fund, particularly to Ms. Pamela Sumner Coffey jee and the entire team, for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the duration of this project. Your belief in our vision and your commitment to improving global health have been instrumental in driving our efforts for...
Read more

Patna Declaration: Uniting Political Parties for Children's Health

Image
  On February 7, 2024, in Patna , a significant public dialogue took place at the Kasturba Gandhi Assembly Hall within the premises of the Gandhi Museum. The event, which saw participation from 85 individuals, was organized by a coalition consisting of the Peoples’ Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), People’s Initiative for Participatory Action for Food Labelling (PIPAL), All India Hawkers Forum, Bandi Adhikar Andolan, and Indian Roti Bank. The primary focus of this gathering was to advocate for "Warning label Front-of-Package Labeling" as a means to address the rising concerns of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, and obesity. In a historic move, all political parties in Bihar have come together to endorse the Patna Declaration, a significant step towards safeguarding children's health by advocating for Front-of-Package Labeling (FOPL) on packaged food items. This groundbreaking agreement, signed on February 7, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in the fight aga...
Read more

Honoring Advocacy: Dr. Sanjay Paswan's JanMitra Samman and the Neo-Dalit Movement

Image
Prof. Sanjay Paswan was honored by the renowned artist Mr. Dheerendra Sisodia at the PVCHR office. Team of PVCHR, Jan Jagriti Trust and All India Brahmin Mahasabha with Prof Sanjay Paswan  Citation of JanMitra Award to Prof. Sanjay Paswa n Prof. Sanjay Paswan was honored by the renowned artist Mr. Dheerendra Sisodia at the PVCHR office. Prof. Sanjay Paswan received the JanMitra Award from Pandit Rakesh Ranjan Tripathi, Vice President of the All India Brahmin Mahasabha, UP chapter, at the PVCHR office. Dr. Sanjay  Paswan , Member of legislative Council of Bihar, a distinguished Indian BJP politician and former Minister of State for Human Resource Development in the Vajpayee government, has long been a staunch advocate for marginalized communities, particularly the Dalits. His unwavering commitment to social justice and grassroots activism has earned him prestigious awards such as the JanMitra Samman, recognizing his significant contributions. On February 12, 2024, Prof. Sanjay ...
Read more