The government must focus on a multi-pronged approach with stricter FSSAI labelling norms, higher GST, and awareness campaigns to curb consumption of ultra processed foods (UPFs), according to the pre-Budget document tabled in Parliament on Friday. "A multi-pronged approach would be required to address the concerns emerging from the increased inclusion of UPFs in diets in India," it said. Misleading nutrition claims and information on UPFs need to be tackled and should be brought under the scanner, it said. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) could consider bringing UPFs under regulation with a clear definition and standards, including stricter labelling requirements. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare should urgently define nutrient thresholds for sugars, salt, and saturated fats to regulate advertising, adopt warning front-of-pack labels (FOPL), and impose stricter marketing restrictions on unhealthy foods, especially targeting children under 18. A ..