The rules that govern nutrition labelling have already been in force for over a decade. In general nutrition labelling is included on a voluntary basis so the inclusion on most products depends on the goodwill of the agri-and-food industry. When nutrition labelling can be found, it may be difficult to find since it can be in small or very small print. Moreover, the type of labelling varies from one product to the next and from one country to the other. As a result, when filling their shopping carts, few European consumers take the time to look for this information and to read and analyse it before making their choice.
The European Commission is aware of the importance of nutrition labelling in terms of public health and aims to satisfy European citizens' increasing demands in this area. It has consequently proposed to change the existing rules in order to make it obligatory for manufacturers to place nutrition labelling, for certain nutrients, in a visible position on the front of packages. The information on the main nutrients must also be shown in terms of their contribution to daily nutritional needs. Labels need to be easy-to-read at the time of purchase, to help European consumers to take better control of their eating habits and avoid excess of all kinds.Interviews: Dr Freddy Van de Casseye, General Manager, Belgian Heart League,
Josephine Wills, Director General, EUFIC
Agnès Martin, Nutrition Corporate Director, Danone
Claire Hughes, Nutritionist, Marks & Spencer
Robert Madelin, Director General for Health and Consumer Protection, EC
Edmond Henguelle, Managing Director, Les Naturelles du Haut Pays
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