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Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
Promotions on food and drinks high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in retailers will be restricted from April 2022, the government has confirmed today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Public Health England has published its first salt reduction report, which shows just over half of salt reduction targets were met by the food industry.
A new consultation has been launched on proposals to ban online adverts for foods high in fat, sugar and salt in the UK to tackle the obesity crisis and get the nation fit and healthy.
Majority of people do not consider salt when buying food
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A new salt strategy sets out plans to help us cut down on the amount of salt we eat, and sets targets for the catering and takeaway sector.
The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) shows that on average adults are eating 8 grams of salt per day.
Following consultation with industry, the government will restrict unhealthy food promotions in stores from October 2022.
The government is consulting on proposals to introduce a 9pm watershed on TV and online adverts for food and drink that is high in fat, sugar or salt.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government's New Better Health campaign, including a new NHS Food Scanner App, launches today to help parents improve their children's diet.
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has today officially joined the club of UK’s most iconic products.
New package of measures and 'Better Health' campaign announced to help people lose weight.
Rules banning multibuy deals on foods and drinks high in fat, salt, or sugar – including buy one get one free deals – will be delayed for another two years until October 2025.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
Cutting salt consumption by half a teaspoon a day could save 20,000 lives a year.
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar to be delayed for a year.
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