Comprehension and use of UK nutrition signpost labelling schemes (6th May 2009)
The final report of the independent group of experts who have led the front of pack (FOP) nutrition signpost evaluation project was published 3rd May 2009. The main conclusions from the report are:
The final report of the independent group of experts who have led the front of pack (FOP) nutrition signpost evaluation project was published 3rd May 2009. The main conclusions from the report are:
- A single FOP scheme would be most helpful for shoppers
- Overall, the balance of evidence demonstrated that the strongest FOP label is one which combines use of the words 'high, medium and low', traffic light colours and percentage of Guideline Daily Amount (GDA)
- Shoppers who use FOP labels value them
- There is a generally high level of understanding of FOP labels, even among those who don't tend to use them.
Products free of colours associated with hyperactivity (1st May 2009)
The Food Standards Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children. A further 22 manufacturers producing product lines free of the colours have been added to the list.
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The Food Standards Agency has updated its list of product ranges that do not contain the six food colours associated with possible hyperactivity in young children. A further 22 manufacturers producing product lines free of the colours have been added to the list.
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