Ban likely on junk food in schools

Food safety authority asks states to consider prohibition

CARBONATED drinks and junk food may soon be off the shelves of school and college canteens. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said this in a counter-affidavit filed in the Delhi High Court on July 18.

Global bans

	• US passes bill in December 2010 banning junk food in schools • In May 2010, Mexico withdraws it in all public and private schools • UAE instructs all Abu Dhabi schools to stop its distribution in 2010 • Canada’s Ontario government bans candy, chocolate, fries, pop and energy drinks on school premises in September 2010