Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Maharashtra banned the sale, distribution, and advertisement of HFSS (High in Fat, Trans-fat, Sugar, and Salt) foods within school campuses and a 50-metre radius around them. The restriction covers government and private schools, benefiting nearly 2 crore students aged 22 months to 17 years. School canteens must obtain FDA food safety licenses and comply with the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2021. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), headquartered in Mumbai, will monitor compliance through inspections conducted at least twice a year under the legal framework of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.