The communique from the latest Food Ministers Meeting (FMM) held in Wellington, New Zealand on July 28 to discuss policy and regulatory matters included an update on added sugars labelling.
This initiative ...
... consumption patterns.
Nutrition labelling: policy brief https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240051324
Provides information and options for nutrition labelling policies, including policies ...
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ) released a report in June 2021: Review of nutrition labelling for added sugars. The review was undertaken at the request of Food Ministers with the aim ...
FSANZ has started the process of research and consultation on how to make labelling of sugar in foods and drinks clearer and easier to understand.
In August 2019, food regulation ministers asked FSANZ ...
... recommendations may not be suitable nor practical for everyone. The absence of mandatory added/free sugar labelling means that the public does not have sufficient information to effectively implement quantitative ...
... leaving the only option as labelling of free sugar content in packaged foods by food manufacturers who know the formulation of their products. Unfortunately, this requirement is not mandatory in most parts ...
... this in turn influenced food labelling. “Low fat” became the most common claim on food labels.
While the initial focus was reducing total fat in foods, dietary advice became more nuanced as our scientific ...
... labelling regulations.
Regions with the most policy actions were Europe, Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
There was no association between the number and type of policy action and the ...
... and food labelling, issued by various bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
TOTAL SUGARS: Glycemic carbohydrates made up of 1-2 monomers found ...
... having to give up favourite foods.
The Health Star Rating (HSR) is an example of a simple and positive approach to front-of-pack-labelling (FOPL) for packaged foods. The premise of choosing more stars ...
... with setting food labelling standards.
FSANZ do this work thorough developing a Food Standards Code. They also regulate the use of other food ingredients such as processing aids, colourings, additives, ...
... and front of pack labelling is firmly established on the food agenda, the Heart Foundation Board felt it was time to focus on its next innovations that will help all Australians lead healthier lives.
The ...