News On Nutritional Labeling from Europe

May 17, 2012

EC approves list of permitted health claims for food

The European Commission has approved a list of 222 health claims for food products. Health claims on food labelling and in advertising, for example on the role of calcium and bone health or vitamin C and the immune system, have become vital marketing tools.

December 09, 2010

DEFRA: Changing labels costs 'substantially' more than we thought

New research reveals that the costs of labelling changes for the food and drink industry are “substantially greater” than European and UK legislators have previously estimated.

July 29, 2010

European Snacks Association (ESA) recommends 30g portion size for snacks

The European Snacks Association (ESA) recommends a portion of 30g for savoury snacks and Nuts.This portion recommendation for savoury snacks was agreed in close cooperation with CIAA.In defining portions for snacks and for nuts, ESA aims to ensure that...

July 12, 2010

Food Standard Agency to be abolished by health secretary

The Food Standards Agency is to be abolished by Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, it emerged last night, after the watchdog fought a running battle with industry over the introduction of colour-coded "traffic light"warnings for groceries,...

June 27, 2010

Europarlement stemt tegen "stoplicht"

Het Europees Parlement heeft tegen een stoplichtsysteem gestemd. Een amendement van enkele fracties in het Parlement voor de invoering van zo'n systeem werd verworpen. Volgens de voorstanders van het verkeerslichtensysteem kunnen consumenten aan de h...

February 10, 2010

El juez prohíbe la venta de las patatas 'Pat Diet' por carecer de las baja calorías que anuncian

El Juzgado de Primera Instancia número 35 de Barcelona ha ordenado al Grupo Patatas Naturales el cese inmediato de la venta y la retirada del mercado de su producto 'Pat Diet' por no reunir las características propias de las patatas bajas en calorías ...

January 28, 2010

Front of pack Nutritional labeling: People's view on food labels

The Food Standards Agency has published the latest report of people's views on food labels and their awareness and understanding of front-of-pack nutrition labelling. This is part of a nationwide series of 'citizens' forums' set up to establish a dial...