Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new rule banning the sale of junk food inside schools and within a 50-metre radius of school campuses. But what exactly is considered "junk food"? Are Vada Pav, Samosas, chips and soft drinks included? And how will this rule be enforced across more than one lakh schools in the state?
In this video, we explain Maharashtra's new HFSS (High Fat, Sugar and Salt) food rule, why it was introduced, and how it expands the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines beyond school campuses. We also examine which food items fall under the ban, what can still be sold near schools, and the responsibilities of schools, canteens and street vendors under the new regulations. The video also explores the growing concern over childhood obesity in India, the health risks associated with HFSS foods, and the scientific reasoning behind limiting children's access to unhealthy food.
#Maharashtra #JunkFood #Schools #HFSS #FSSAI #Obesity #Health #Banned #JunkFoodBanned #Mumbai
The Maharashtra government has introduced a new rule banning the sale of junk food inside schools and within a 50-metre radius of school campuses. But what exactly is considered "junk food"? Are Vada Pav, Samosas, chips and soft drinks included? And how will this rule be enforced across more than one lakh schools in the state?
In this video, we explain Maharashtra's new HFSS (High Fat, Sugar and Salt) food rule, why it was introduced, and how it expands the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) guidelines beyond school campuses. We also examine which food items fall under the ban, what can still be sold near schools, and the responsibilities of schools, canteens and street vendors under the new regulations. The video also explores the growing concern over childhood obesity in India, the health risks associated with HFSS foods, and the scientific reasoning behind limiting children's access to unhealthy food.
#Maharashtra #JunkFood #Schools #HFSS #FSSAI #Obesity #Health #Banned #JunkFoodBanned #Mumbai
