5th Feb 2008 - 00:00
Abstract
Diabetes UK is disappointed that the European Union has not enforced the traffic light system alongside plans to impose standard nutritional information on their food labelling.
The move, in attempt to combat rising levels of obesity, means that all pre-packaged food will need to clearly display amounts of sugar, salt, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, and energy on the front packaging.
But Diabetes UK feels that the rules announced are not enough. Phaedra Neal, public affairs officer at Diabetes UK, commented: "The commission is right to recognise the importance of clear, front-of-pack labelling to help consumers make healthier food choices.
"But it has ignored evidence which shows the traffic light system works better than the GDA percentage system in allowing people to assess nutrient content and compare different foods."
The Food Standards Agency is launching consultations on the plans with all stakeholders in Britain.
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