Policy paper

Response to consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling

The response to a joint consultation held on behalf of health ministers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on front of pack nutritional labelling.

From:
Department of Health and Social Care
Published
31 January 2013
This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

Read the response to the consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling

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Details

The response to a joint consultation held on behalf of health ministers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland on front of pack  nutrition labelling has been published.

UK health ministers wish to move towards a more consistent form of front of pack nutrition labelling that either shows just the amount of energy (in kilocalories and kilojoules), or shows the amount of energy plus fat, saturates, sugars and salt.

Research shows that having this information consistently on as many food products as possible is the best way to help consumers make better informed, healthier, food choices.

The consultation on front of pack nutrition labelling was held from 14 May to 6 August 2012. The consultation asked 16 questions to help determine how best to achieve more consistent labelling.

Published 31 January 2013