Scotland is to push forward with a plan to limit the way foods high in fat, sugar or salt can be promoted in the country, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
In the summer of 2018, a curb on the promotion and marketing of HFSS foods was among proposals laid out by the devolved Scottish government to tackle obesity in the country. At the heart of the plan is the objective to halve childhood obesity rates by 2030.
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Setting out the Scottish government’s legislative programme this week for the year ahead, Sturgeon said: “We are also continuing our work to restrict the promotion and marketing of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt and will bring forward a bill on restricting foods promotions in next year’s legislative programme.”
The restrictions are set to be one of a series of measures facing food operators in Scotland. The majority Scottish National Party government is also lining up other initiatives.
“By autumn of next year we will have made improvements to school meals. We will set maximum limits for the consumption of red processed meat; increase the amount of fruit and vegetables served; reduce the amount of sugar available; and encourage the use of fresh local produce,” Sturgeon said.
Scotland’s First Minister said the measures were “in line with the aspirations” of what the country’s government is calling a “Good Food Nation Bill”, which is set to be introduced this year.
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By GlobalDataSturgeon added: “Scotland’s international reputation for quality food and drink isn’t always reflected in our diet – the Good Food Nation Bill will provide a statutory framework for our efforts to promote healthier and more sustainable local produce.”
