Sharma, N.Bahurupi, Y.Singh, M.Singh, A.Aggarwal, P.2023-08-192023-08-192022-09Sharma N., Bahurupi Y., Singh M., Singh A., Aggarwal P.. Assessment of knowledge Vis-à-vis Food Labels. Indian Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine. 2022 Sept; 53(3): 193-1980301-1216http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/224013Background: Public health initiatives focused on improving food at the community level to reduce the risk of nutritionrelated disorders have gained pace in light of the enormous illness burden associated with chronic diseases connected to nutrition. Delivering straightforward, pertinent, and understandable information regarding the nutritional value of food is the goal of Front of Package Labelling (FoPLs), which are intended to assist consumers in choosing healthier foods at the point of purchase. Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study carried out online through a series of webinars using an online survey platform and a feedback-designed questionnaire to ascertain webinar participants' knowledge of front of package labeling. Results: Among the participants, only 75.4% correctly identified the characteristics of packaged foods that increase the risk of obesity. Also, it was found that 84.7% of the participants knew that food labels had to display complete nutritional information. About 93.6 percent of the individuals were aware of public health initiatives that raise awareness of FOPL. Only 38.9% of the individuals were aware that certain food products were free from labelling, in comparison. Conclusion: Front of package labelling (FOPL) regulation goals must be adopted in order to enable consumers to simply, quickly, and accurately identify items containing extra sugars, trans-fats, oils, and sodium. This will help the Government of India comply with WHO recommendations on unhealthy foods.Front of Package labelling (FoPL)Public HealthWebinarJournal ArticleIndiaProgram Manager–Healthy Food for All, Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh; Email ID: drnandita23@gmail.com; Mobile No: 9086533943; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4292-7712Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Email ID: dr.yogeshab@gmail.com; Mobile No: 9655007473; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-2433-1624Associate Professor, Department of Community and Family Medicine; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh; Email: gehlot.mahendrasingh@gmail.com; Mobile No: 9799624704;ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5249-360XAdministrative Officer, Department of Community and Family Medicine; All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh; Email ID: ads.kkp@gmail.com; Mobile No: 9041827983; ORCID ID: 0000-0001-8413-6383Associate Professor, Department: Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Email ID: drpradeep_aggarwal@hotmail.com; Mobile No: 9837215747; ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1415-0483