Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 9103

Food: Labelling

Tabled: 14 October 2024
Answered: 21 October 2024

Question

Richard Foord

Liberal DemocratHoniton and Sidmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of calorie labelling on menus on (a) obesity, (b) the prevalence of eating disorders and (c) other issues.

Answer

Legislation requiring large businesses in England, those with 250 or more employees, to display calorie information on non-prepacked food and soft drinks came into force in 2022. It aims to support consumers to make healthier choices for themselves and th...

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