Find out about media coverage of NAPi’s actions
2023
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Bloomberg-Junk Food's $30 Billion Opening Is India's Next Health Crisis, 3 November 2023
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The Hindu-Defusing the ticking time bomb called diabetes, 6 October 2023
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India Daily Mail: Go tough on junk food, consumer front urges government, 25 September 2023
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DNA India: DNA TV Show: How junk food causing harm to our body, 25 September 2023
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Obesity and diabetes are increasing due to eating junk food,23 September
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The Economic Times: Go tough on junk food, consumer front urges government, 23 September 2023
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East Coast Daily: Government urged to control the sale of ultra-processed food, 22 September 2023
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The Pioneer: Ban advertisements of junk food: Doctors, 22 September 2023
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The Times of India: Call for ban on junk food advertising 22 September 2023
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The Hindu: Public health advocates demand warning labels, ban on junk food ads, 22 September 2023
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BQ-Prime:Levy Sin Tax On Biscuits To Instant Noodles, Says Nutrition Think Tank, 22 September 2023
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The New Indian Express -Ultra-processed foods make you overeat, July 18, 2023
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The Print- Can’t stop munching your ‘healthy’ quinoa snacks or cornflakes? You better read this, June 7, 2023
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Money Control-The Bournvita Debate: Is shooting the messenger helpful, April 24, 2023
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The Quint-Bournvita Row: How Much Sugar Is Too Much Sugar In Your 'Health' Drink?, April 22, 2023
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Business Standard-FSSAI to serve notices to food companies for ads 'violating norms', April 21,2023
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Money Control-How the Bournvita brewhaha has energised a debate over regulations, April 21, 2023
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The Morning Context- What’s got Bournvita steamed up, April 21, 2023
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News Meter-Internet Backs Health Influencer Cadbury Bournvita Serves Legal Notice, April 19, 2023
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Money Control.- What is the controversy over Bournvita, how did it start?, April 19, 2023
- The Hindu Bournvita row | FSSAI needs an energy shot to regulate processed food, April 19, 2023
- Greater Kashmir -Countries must make 'massive efforts' to reduce salt intake: WHO, March 10, 2023
- Sunday Guardian- Halt The Rising Consumption Of Ultra- Processed Foods, Feb 26, 2023
- Health Economic Times –NAPi Condemns Mass Advertising Of Ultra Processed Food Products, January 6. 2023
- The Wire- Nutrition Experts Write to Amitabh Bachchan Over 'Misleading Promotion' of Biscuit, January 5, 2023
- The New Indian Express- Big B Advert on Biscuits raises storm : Harmful for kids, January 4, 2023
2022
- FSSAI delay in making must Front-of pack label draws ire, Times of India – 24 Nov 2022
- Explained: Ultra processed food and how can it lead to premature Death, Indiatimes.com - 23 Nov 2022
- We are confused. Are these Chips now healthy, Times of India, Ludhiana – 23 Nov 2022
- Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar. 3 things parents can do, The Conversation – 23 Nov 2022
- A star rating for Chips and Chocolates?, Finshot – 24 Nov 2022
- Regulator is blundering on draft food policy, say nutrition activists, Moneycontrol.com – 24 Nov 2022
- “Unhealthy” alarm on food labels, The Telegraph, 24 Nov 2022
- सेहतबिगाड़नेवालेपैक्डफ़ूडपरस्टारलेबलिंगघातक: डॉवितुल, दैनिकजागरण, भटिंडा, 24 Nov 2022,
- Hindu outfits to join drive to make easy-to-understand FOPL warning on packaged foods mandatory, The Pioneer, 24 Nov 2022
- Be punchy on munchy: Processed food regulation is too lenient to make a difference to snacking’s serious health costs, Times of India, 25 Nov 2022
- ‘Packaged food items must have front warning’, New Indian Express – 26 Nov 2022
- Front-of-Pack Labelling:FSSAI Blunders on Draft Food Policy, Delhi Post – 28 Nov 2022
- The Print – ANIFeed -Premature death linked to consumption of ultra processed food, 13 November 2022
- Medical Dialogues-Ultraprocessed foods linked to all cause preventable and premature deaths, 13 November 2022
- Business Standard-Premature death linked to consumption of ultra processed food, 12 November 2022
- Dtnext-Premature death linked to consumption of ultra processed food', 12 November 2022
- Study Finds- Junk foods put the 'die' in 'diet': Ultra-processed foods linked to early death, 12 November 2022
- Morningstar- These simple food choices could reduce your risk of dementia, 12 November 2022
- New Study Finds- Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Premature, Preventable Deaths, 12 November 2022
- Health- Ultra-processed: eradicate them to protect lives and well-being, 12 November 2022
The Print Media- Food and drinks are getting sweeter. Even if it’s not all sugar, it can cause diabetes, 7 August 2022 - The Print Media- Colour coding or star rating—FSSAI food labelling plan can trigger a new nutrition war, 5 July 2022
- The BMJ- Health experts cry foul as food industry targets India? s ripe market, 13 June 2022
- Telegraph India:- Public health experts oppose health stars on packaged food , 14 May 2022
- Telegraph India- Prime Ministers Office - Public health experts oppose health stars on packaged food, 14 May 2022
- Deccan Herald- FSSAI-Health Star ratings for packed food opposition from doctors and public health professionals,14 May 2022
- The Financial Express:- Experts hail warning labels on food packaging towards health security of Indian consumers , 13 May 2022
- Times of India- Why it is important to read before you eat packaged food | Chennai News, 12 May 2022
- India Ahead News- Flawed Beginning of A New Public Health Regulation (There is enough scientific evidence to say that increased consumption of ultra-processed unhealthy food/drink products (UPFs) is associated with high risks of NCDs.) , 12 May 2022
- The Hindu-This food regulator needs to step up to the plate, May 11, 2022
- Policy Circle-FSSAI sides with industry, puts consumers at risk, May 9, 2022
- The Hindu- Explained what is the debate around star ratings for food packets mooted by FSSAI , 8 May 2022
- Indian Express:- Warning labels, not star rating, can change consumption pattern of packaged food: Experts | India News, The Indian Express , 5 May 2022
- Telegraph India- Nutrition Advocacy for Public Interest (NAPi) - Health & consumer groups want warning labels on 'unhealthy' food , 5 May 2022
- ET Health World- Warning', a must on unhealthy packaged foods: NAPi, Health News, , 5 May 2022
- The Hindu- Expert panel will study star rating: FSSAI CEO, 5 May 2022
- India News- Not a solution for Indian consumers: Health experts question FSSAI? s ? star rating? for packaged food, 4 May 2022
- Education World- Public health organisations call for ‘warning’ label on unhealthy packaged foods, 4 May 2022
- The Print- 7 in 10 Indians in favour of 'warning sign' on unhealthy packaged food: Survey ? The Print PTI Feed , 21 April 2022
- The Hindu- Experts question? star rating? of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food , 19 April, 2022
- The Daily Guardian- The Sickening Food Products Why They Should Have warning labels , 18 April 2022
- The Economic Times- Food rating: FSSAI's new star rating system for packaged food faces a revolt, 12 April 2022
- The Ken- Seeking stars: FSSAI’s food labelling decision opens a can of worms, 9 April 2022
- Patrika - New Delhi news/govt-takes-note-after-mps-raise-fopl-warning-on-packaged-food-issue, 9 April 2022
- The Hindustan Times- First 1,000 days of life are key to addressing malnutrition, 7 April, 2022
- The Financial Express- Package deal: Current system of food labelling in India makes it tough to decipher facts , 3 April 2022
- The Times of India- Cut offs as per WHO SEARO NPM is most relevant for Indian packaged food , March 12, 2022
- Money Control-Star ratings or warning labels on packaged food? Battle reaches PMO, 11, March 2022
2021
- Down To Earth- At least 12 million avoidable deaths linked to improper diets in 2018, 25 November 2021
- News9live- Health activists bat for banning advertisements of processed foods high in sugar, salt and fat, 16 November 2021
- The Pioneer- Overnutrition is not health-giving, 1 November 2021
- The Statesman- 80 % of Indian parents want clear information about packaged food products, October 16, 2021
- Millenium post- Parents want stringent norms to regulate FOPL for packaged food,15 October 2021
- The Hindustan Times- India is staring at a public health crisis due to ultra-processed food products,7 October 2021
- The Economic Times-Scientific cut-offs & declaration of salt, sugar & fats in processed foods crucial: nutrition & advocacy groups, June 5, 2021
2020
- Patrika news on our letter to Virat Kohli
- Should India adopt NOVA classification of food? - The Sunday Guardian Live, September 26, 2020
- The Conversation-The rise of ultra-processed foods and why they’re really bad for our health, September 14, 2020
- NDTV-National Nutrition Week: What Is NOVA Classification Of Food And How It Can Help In Making An Informed Choice?: Aastha Ahuja, September 4, 2020
- The News 21- Should India Adopt NOVA Classification of Food? , September 1, 2020
- Sunday Guardian Live-Get to know what is on your plate: Dr. Arun Gupta, June 20, 2020
- Mumbai Mirror-The Dangers of Ultra-Processed Food: Altaf Patel, May 26, 2020
2019
- Maharashtra: Therapeutic paste a poor starter in tribal regions, children suffer side effects, August 2019
2018
- Public Health Experts Appreciate Amitabh Bachchan’s Decision Not to Promote Horlicks; Ask Parents to Stay Away from Sugary ‘Nutritional’ beverages-MoneyLife.in, July 2018
- Public-health-experts-urge-Amitabh-Bachchan-to-dissociate-from-Horlicks, June 2018
- Activists-urge-Bachchan-to-dissociate-himself-from-Horlicks-Sirf News, June 2018
- Amitabh-Bachchan-Faces-Flak-For-Endorsing-Horlicks, 2018
- Amitabh-Bachchan-Horlicks-Experts-urge-Amitabh-Bachchan-to-dissociate-himself-from-'Horlicks'-The-Economic-Times, 2018
- Amitabh-Bachchan's-Partnership-With-Horlicks-Has-Public-Health-Experts-Alarmed-The-Wire, 2018
- Association with Horlicks spells trouble for Bachchan - Business Line, 2018
- Big B’s Endorsement of A Brand Draws Ire of Think Tank, Experts, 2018
- Experts urge Amitabh Bachchan to dissociate himself from 'Horlicks' - PTI feed News
- Experts Want Amitabh Bachchan To Withdraw Endorsement For 'Horlicks' - Pioneer News, 2018
- Experts Want Amitabh Bachchan To Withdraw Endorsement For 'Horlicks', 2018
- Health experts ask Amitabh Bachan to take back endorsement for Horlicks
- Health Experts Want Amitabh Bachchan To Withdraw Endorsement For 'Horlicks' – NDTV News, 2018
- Health Experts Want Amitabh Bachchan To Withdraw Endorsement For 'Horlicks', 2018
- Horlicks harmful_ Experts urge Amitabh Bachchan to snap ties with the brand _ Business Standard News, 2018
- Namibia Press Agency, 2018
- Open Letter to Amitabh Bachchan on his association with Horlicks #MissionPoshan – Countercurrents, 2018
- Press Release on Horlicks association with Mr Amitabh Bachchan 5 June,2018
- Public Health Experts Have Slammed Amitabh Bachchan For Associating With Horlicks - Marketing Mind, 2018
- public-health-experts-ask-amitabh-bachchan-to-dissociate-with-horlicks-1824136, 2018
2017
- Niti Aayog panel on nutrition has conflict of interest_Activists, Times of India, 15 Oct 2017
- Food company lobbyyists, RUTF backers in Niti Aayog's working group on nutrition, Times of India, 11 Oct 2017
- Niti Aayog pushes PMO to start nutrition mission, Asian Age, 18 sept, 2017
- Maharashtra put on hold its controversial plan to supply malnourished kids with therapeutic foods, scroll,16 Sep,2017
- No quick-fix solution: Don't use packaged food to fight malnutrition, says govt, TNN, 12 Sep, 2017
- States should spend more on nutrition, Live Mint,11 Sep, 2017
- NITI Aayog calls renewed focus on Nutrition, launches the National Nutrition Strategy, PIB,5 Sep, 2017
- Replacing hot cooked meals with packed food mixes will affect children's health, say nutritionists, Scroll,1 Sep, 2017
- Use of packed ' therapeutic' food in malnutrition projects flayed, Business Line,23 Aug, 2017
- Catch Naws RUTF: Lack of policy only helps suppliers, not malnourished children,26 Aug 2017
- Times of India Fortified food no magic bullet: Health minister,26 Aug 2017
- Use of packed 'therapeutic' food in malnutrition projects flayed,23 Aug 2017
- Page 13 TOI: Packaged food curbs malnutrition: A myth?,14 July 2017
- Catch News-Why child malnutrition cannot be treated with magic foods like rutf,18 May 2017
- Curbing malnutrition: What works in Africa doesn't quite in India,28 Jan 2017
- The Times of India- Activists: Don't join SUN, a nutrition drive,24 May 2017