Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 88075

Food: Labelling

Tabled: 4 November 2025

Answered: 12 November 2025

Question

Sarah Gibson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the (a) NHS Food Scanner app and (b) Good choice badge take into account the level of (i) food processing and the (ii) presence of industrial additives when determining which foods are heal

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The primary function of the NHS Food Scanner app is to show how much sugar, saturated fat, and salt is in the everyday food and drink consumed by families in England. The app helps families see what's in their food and drinks and gives choices of products...

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