• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) approved a proposal that aims to empower consumers to make healthier decisions.

• The proposal includes the following:

1. To increase the font size of labels on packed food.

2. To display information concerning total sugar, salt, and saturated fats in bold letters.

• It will include the percentage of the food item's total sugars, saturated fats, and salt that contributes to the RDA per serve.

• This move will also contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the risk of NCDs.

• This proposal will increase the consumer's knowledge of nutrients and promote public health and well-being.

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