The Supreme Court of India has instructed the FSSAI to implement front-of-pack nutrition labels on packaged foods to encourage healthier choices and address the obesity crisis. Milind Deora supports this initiative, emphasizing the need for regulations on both foreign and Indian unhealthy snacks. The Union Health Ministry backs these efforts to modify dietary habits nationwide.
The Supreme Court formed a 10-member National Task Force (NTF) to address safety concerns for healthcare workers following a tragic incident. The NTF’s first meeting is set for today, with a mandate to submit interim guidelines within three weeks and a final report in two months. The focus is on preventing violence and establishing a national protocol for safe working conditions.
Today, On 20th May, The Delhi High Court issued a contempt notice to the Health Ministry over the absence of specific standard operating procedures (SOP) for sample collection and transport in diagnostic laboratories. The court granted a six-week period for the ministry to submit a status report on actions taken. The urgency of establishing guidelines for diagnostic laboratories emphasized, highlighting crucial public health and safety issues.
