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Written question asked by Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 30 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2025. It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Food: Labelling

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the evidence base underpinning the Good Choice badge criteria in the NHS Food Scanner app.

Answer

The Department has a series of digital tools to support adults and families to eat better and move more, including the food scanner app and the National Health Service weight loss plan app, email programmes, and websites. These tools are evidence-based and regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with current Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition guidance, including recommendations on non-sugar sweeteners and ultra-processed foods. Updates are ongoing to reflect the latest Government advice.

We are always looking to improve the app experience, including extending and personalising messaging, and we welcome feedback from parents as well as organisations to aid us in this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
86937
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Software Food Labelling NHS Nutrition
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk