Staple principles for the definition of front-of-pack nutritional labels
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Front-of-pack nutrition labels (FOPNLs) have been developed since 1989 to curb the increasing prevalence of obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and to promote healthy consumption choices. While several countries have introduced their own labeling schemes on a voluntary basis, the European Commission aims to harmonize a FOPNL system that will be mandatory for all member states. This paper summarizes a contribution to the current debate on FOPNLs from Italian and Spanish researchers working in the fields of human nutrition, nutritional epidemiology and public health education and communication policy before the final decision on FOPNLs to become mandatory in Europe is taken.
Authors: Donini LM, Bes-Rastrollo M, Carruba M, Estruch R, Ghiselli A, Lamuela Raventos RM, Marcos A, Martinez-Gonzalez MA, Martinez Ja, Martini D, Nisoli E, Riccardi G, Rossi L, Silano M, Visioli F, Poggiogalle E, Muzzioli L, Frigerio F, Lenzi A
Institutions: Sapienza University of Rome, Universidad de Navarra, University of Milan, Universitat de Barcelona, Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos y Nutrición, Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Naples Federico II, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, University of Padua
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
Funders: European Commission, NextGenerationEU
Awards: G1308026955, G3472784031, G6200380961
OpenAlex ID: W4405613815