New guidelines aimed at eliminating the sale of unsafe foods in school canteens across the country are in the offing. The proposed guidelines will target foods considered harmful to children’s health, including highly salty snacks and other unhealthy processed foods. Authorities also plan to prohibit the use of signposts and advertisements promoting such foods near schools. Officials say the move is intended to protect school-going children from lifestyle-related diseases that are increasingly being linked to poor eating habits. The new guidelines are expected to provide clear standards for school canteen operators and other food vendors serving children within school environments.