Front-of-pack nutrition labelling
The Agency recommends a consistent approach to front-of-pack nutrition labelling that will provide 'at a glance' information on labels about the nutritional content of foods through the use of traffic light colours.
To underpin these recommendations, a series of consumer research projects have been undertaken to explore people's understanding of and preferences for a range of labelling concepts. Front-of-pack labels aim to make it easier for people to choose a healthy diet.
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Technical guidance
This is Issue 2 of the technical guidance for the Agency's front-of-pack nutritional signpost labelling approach. The Guidance will be updated once the responses from the consultation have been fully considered.
Front-of-pack nutrition labelling policy review
The Agency is reviewing its existing recommendations on front-of-pack nutrition labelling, in light of the findings of an independent evaluation of existing front-of-pack nutrition labelling schemes and discussions with food businesses and consumers.
Independent signpost evaluation study
At its meeting on 9 March 2006, the Agency's Board agreed that it would be important to assess independently the impact of its recommended approach to front-of-pack signpost labelling, and other front of pack key nutrient schemes that are in use, on consumer behaviour.
Retailers, manufacturers, importers/suppliers and service providers that use signpost labelling
The majority of large retailers, many manufacturers and a number of service providers now use the Food Standards Agency's recommended approach to front-of-pack signpost labelling.
Development of front-of-pack nutrition labelling
The Agency has carried out a series of consumer research projects to explore people's understanding of and preferences for a range of different labelling concepts. More details of these and the work that has been carried out to develop the Agency’s recommended approach to front-of-pack labelling can be found in this section.