Four regulatory approaches targeting ‘unhealthy’ diets
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) with a dietary link, such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, are affecting a growing number of people worldwide. In response to this epidemic, governments are updating regulations and policies to promote healthier eating. Leatherhead Food Research’s white paper outlines four approaches that Food Business Operators (FBOs) need to monitor.
According to the WHO, 1 in 8 people are now obese. Our regulatory experts provide a comprehensive overview of the different approaches in each of the four areas worldwide:
- Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FoPNL) and nutrient profiling
- Marketing and advertising restrictions
- Taxes for sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) and other HFSS products
- Incentivised reformulation
