The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for views and comments on the proposed developments for a modernised food hygiene delivery model (FHDM).
The proposed developments are:
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for views and comments on the proposed developments for a modernised food hygiene delivery model (FHDM).
The proposed developments are:
The government is seeking feedback on the draft regulations on the further HFSS advertising TV/online restrictions to ensure they are fit for purpose. In other words, to ensure the draft regulations are clear, unambiguous and can be implemented effectively once enacted
The UK wide policy will:
This consultation includes proposals under 3 themes:
In Chapter 2 of the Childhood Obesity Plan, published June 2018, the government set out its intention to end the promotion of high fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) products by location and by price and committed to consult on how this should be implemented. The consultation was launched on 12 January 2019, closed on 6 April 2019 and received 807 responses.
The inquiry examined:
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs issued a call for evidence to inform its National Food Strategy.
The National Food Strategy is intended to be an overarching strategy for government to ensure that the food system delivers safe, healthy, affordable food, is robust in the face of future shocks and is a thriving contributor to urban and rural economies, delivering well paid jobs and supporting innovative producers and manufacturers across the country.
The consultation includes proposals to restrict the location and promotion of ‘discretionary foods’ in retail outlets and other businesses selling to the public. Discretionary foods are defined as confectionery, sweet biscuits, crisps, savoury snacks, cakes, pastries, puddings, and soft drinks with added sugar.
The consultation document proposes a number of location and promotional restrictions for these discretionary foods that will impact on convenience retailers, including:
The Department of Health and Social Care are seeking views on how the government can reduce children’s exposure to advertising for products that are high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS), to reduce children’s overconsumption of these products.
DHSC want any future advertising restrictions to be focused on HFSS products that are linked to childhood obesity and to encourage brands to make their products healthier.
The Welsh Government is consulting on a draft policy that has 4 main themes: