Nestlé calls for strictly regulated EU nutrition policy

Writing in an opinion article on Politico, Cantarell, who is also Nestlé’s head of EMEA,  argued that the necessary framework would be provided by product benchmarks. 

Long-term predictability

He said benchmarks would not only guide healthier recipes, but would also bring the “long-term predictability” needed to support investments in health-related innovation across the entire industry.

“But let me be clear: An EU nutrition policy also requires strict regulation, notably in areas where there is scientific consensus about the negative health impact, “he said.

“This is the case for industrial trans-fatty acids, for example. Together with NGOs, Nestlé and others last year called for a legal ban on these fats.”

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Food Labelling Services comments:

Mandatory nutrition labelling will come into force on December 13th 2016. The Food Information for Consumers (FIC) Regulation 1169/2011 states the format in which the nutrients should be declared. However, who will be responsible to police the new nutrition policy? It is the responsibility of the Business Operator to ensure that the FIC is complied with. For any queries, Food Labelling Services can offer advice.