EU: Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labeling, Proposal for a Regulation
The European Commission plans to introduce a mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling scheme by the end of 2022.
As part of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a proposal for a harmonized mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling, with deadline for feedback February 3, 2021.
The aim of this consultation is to ensure better labeling information to help consumers make healthier and more sustainable food choices and tackle food waste. Specifically, the EC is proposing to introduce a standardized mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling; extend mandatory origin or provenance information for certain products; and revise the rules on date marking (‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates).
The Commission has identified four types of front-of-pack labels currently in use or development in the EU:
As part of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy, the European Commission launched a public consultation on a proposal for a harmonized mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling, with deadline for feedback February 3, 2021.
The aim of this consultation is to ensure better labeling information to help consumers make healthier and more sustainable food choices and tackle food waste. Specifically, the EC is proposing to introduce a standardized mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling; extend mandatory origin or provenance information for certain products; and revise the rules on date marking (‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates).
The Commission has identified four types of front-of-pack labels currently in use or development in the EU:
- Nutrient-specific labels:
- Option 1: Numerical
- Option 2: Color-coded
- Summary labels:
- Option 3: Endorsement logos
- Option 4: Graded indicators (e.g. Nutri-Score)
The assessment of options 1 to 4 will cover the impact of their use on a voluntary or a mandatory basis.
Deadline for comments: February 3, 2021.
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Deadline for comments: February 3, 2021.
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