Front-of pack nutritional Labelling

Question 1

Is front-of-pack labelling compulsory?

Answer 1

No

Question 2

What is front-of-pack labelling?

Answer 2

This is the presentation of the amount of energy, fat, saturates, sugar and salt per 100g/ml and/per per portion and %RI values

Question 3

What nutrients are displayed on front of pack labelling?

5

Answer 3

Energy 
Fat 
Saturates 
Sugar 
Salt

Question 4

Nutrients are displayed on front of pack labelling in what quantities?

Answer 4

Per 100g/ml

Question 5

Why is front-of-pack nutritional labelling used?

Answer 5

The information is displayed as it enables consumers to quickly see the essential nutritional information a food provides without having to read the back of the pack

Question 6

What is the new type of front-of-pack labelling that can be found on some packaging today?

Answer 6

Traffic light versions of front-of-pack labelling

Question 7

What is the purpose of the traffic light versions of front-of-pack labelling?

Answer 7

This makes it even easier for consumers to make healthier food choices

Question 8

Explain how the traffic light version of front-of-pack labelling works

Answer 8

If the nutrient is shaded in red then it contains high levels of that particular nutrient

If the nutrient is shaded in amber than it contains medium levels

If the nutrient is shaded in green than it contains low levels