Do manufacturer 'nutrient claims' influence the efficacy of mandated front-of-package labels?
Rachel B ActonDavid HammondPublished in: Public health nutrition (2018)
The findings demonstrate that the presence of a voluntary nutrient claim can undermine the efficacy of mandated FOP labels for the same nutrient. Countries considering nutrient-specific FOP warnings, including Canada, should consider regulations that would prohibit claims for nutrients that exceed the threshold for nutrient-specific FOP warnings.
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