New Delhi, July 15 -- A recent health advisory recommending the display of "oil and sugar boards" in public and workplace settings has sparked debate, with some reports alleging selective targeting of traditional Indian snacks such as samosas, kachoris, and vadapav. In response, however, the Union Health Ministry has issued a clarification, calling these reports "misleading, incorrect, and baseless."
In a statement issued here, the Ministry made it clear that it has not mandated warning labels on traditional Indian snacks or any food products sold by vendors.
"The Health Ministry Advisory does not direct Warning Labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India's rich stree...