UK: UK research supports hybrid labelling scheme
By: just-food.com | 6 May 2009
The results of independent research commissioned by the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) into front-of-pack (FOP) nutritional labelling has suggested a hybrid system, combining 'traffic light' colours and percentage of Guideline Daily Amount (GDA), will provide the most useful guidance for consumers.
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The results of independent research commissioned by the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) into front-of-pack (FOP) nutritional labelling has suggested a hybrid system, combining 'traffic light' colours and percentage of Guideline Daily Amount (GDA), will provide the most useful guidance for consumers.
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