Front-of-Package Nutrition Labelling – September 18 Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
In October 2016, Health Canada released the Healthy Eating Strategy which included a commitment to engage the public and stakeholders to get input on a number of interlocking initiatives to improve the food environment. One of these initiatives includes a front-of-package (FOP) labelling approach aimed at helping Canadians make healthier and more informed food choices, particularly on sugars, sodium and saturated fat. On September 18, 2017, Health Canada brought together industry and health stakeholders, as well as academic and international experts to share and review evidence and to explore options for FOP symbols for further consultation. This report summarizes the proceedings and outcomes of this FOP Stakeholder Engagement Meeting.
Resource Information
Date
November 2, 2017
Author
Health Canada
Type
Report, Strategy/Framework
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Grocery/Retail, Recreation Centre, School, Workplace
Age
Prenatal, Infant, Toddler (1-3), Children (4-11), Youth (12-17), Adults (18-64), Older Adults (65 and over)
Topic
Food, Nutrition & Menu Labelling
Language
English
Jurisdiction
National
Tags
chronic disease prevention, food environment, food labelling, healthy eating, nutrients, nutrition education, nutrition guidelines, obesity, policy, processed foods, retail, sodium, sugar