Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Public health experts and advocates have urged the government to swiftly finalise mandatory front-of-package warning labels on packaged foods, warning that rising consumption of ultra-processed products is increasing the risk of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

They called for approving the proposed regulations without food industry interference, saying that clear warnings printed on food item packages prominently would help consumers make healthier choices.

Speakers made the pleas at a webinar, organised by PROGGA, a research and advocacy organisation, with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) on Wednesday.

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