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Enforce traffic light labelling on food

Submitted on Wednesday 25th March 2015

Published on Wednesday 25th March 2015

Current status: Closed

Closed: Monday 30th March 2015

Signatures: 4

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Children ~ SAlt ~ UK

Petition Action

Enforce traffic light labelling on food

Additional Information

The UK has seen a significant rise in heart disease, diabetes and obesity. A well researched and documented contributing factor is unhealthy food consumption.

A consistent system combining colour coding and nutritional information was introduced in the UK a few years ago.

The colour coding offered a universally recognised traffic light system that provided consumers with a quick indicator to healthier options e.g. low in salt, sugar and saturated fat. Adults and children in the UK have been educated about the traffic light system and are able to make clearer informed healthier decisions based on these 'quick glance' indicators.

Unfortunately, the scheme is voluntary with industries known for their unhealthy products lobbying against the system.

I want the government to enforce traffic light labelling on all food and beverages sold in the UK ensuring all companies adhere to the system.


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