This consultation is seeking views on applying the new nutrient profiling model (NPM) to the advertising and promotions restrictions on 'less healthy' food and drink products.
17.06.2026
Food Policy
24.11.2025
ACS Submission: Banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under the age of 16 years (that is, children aged 15 years and under) in England. This was set out as a government commitment in the King’s Speech 2024.
12.08.2025
ACS Submission: Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy
The government announced at Autumn Budget 2024 a review of the SDIL to identify opportunities to improve its effectiveness at reducing sugar in soft drinks. The government is not seeking to revisit the SDIL’s fundamental design and scope; the SDIL will remain a tax on pre-packaged soft drinks with added sugar.
This consultation sets out proposals for changes to the minimum sugar content threshold at which the levy applies, and the current exemptions for milk-based drinks and milk substitute drinks.
30.06.2023
FSA: Modernising Food Hygiene Enforcement
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:
03.04.2023
DCMS: Introducing further advertising restrictions on TV and online for products high in fat, salt or sugar: consultation on secondary legislation
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:
