Written question asked by Justin Tomlinson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 February 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 February 2011. It was answered by Anne Milton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 February 2011 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Food: Labelling

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health with reference to his oral evidence to the Health Committee on 20 July 2010, Q39, what further discussions he has had on (a) a legal framework for guideline daily amounts and (b) a voluntary national traffic light system for foods; what his policy is on a national food traffic light system; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The legal framework for guideline daily amounts (GDAs) is being discussed by member states as part of negotiations on a new EU food information regulation. The United Kingdom supports the proposal for voluntary front of pack labelling with percentage GDA information on energy, fat, saturates, sugars and salt, with scope for companies to use additional forms of expression.Negotiations on this proposal are under way and are not expected to be completed before 2012.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38276; 523 c161W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: The responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Health. Evidence 20 July 2010. (Vote)
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
Subjects: Food Labelling
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk