A new public consultation by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is now open and seeking opinions about the future of harmonised front-of-pack labelling as well as restrictions on “claims” on food.
Proposals for a traffic light system are being discussed by Member States similar to the EU energy standards for electrical appliances and buildings. This would aim to increase awareness along the value chain from producer to consumer about diet-related food properties, especially nutrients and non-nutrient components of food that are of public health and dietary importance for European populations. Have your say on the science behind EU food nutrient profiling. The public consultation runs until 9 January, after which EFSA will finalise its scientific opinion in early 2022.
