Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16138

Food: Labelling

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

ConservativeFylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to publish the evidence base underpinning the 2018 Nutrient Profiling Model.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson
The new Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) aligns with the latest United Kingdom dietary recommendations, particularly on free sugars and fibre, ensuring it reflects current evidence and remains a robust, evidence-based tool for identifying less healthy foods...

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