Traffic Light Labelling system rejected by Federal Government
but other recommendations likely to be implemented
The Federal Government yesterday announced that it does not
support the Traffic Light Labelling system.
The Traffic Light Labelling system was one of the key
recommendations in Labelling Logic, the report released earlier
this year by the Independent Review of Food Labelling Law and
Policy. The proposed Traffic Light Labelling system would have seen
front of pack traffic light labelling for products which contain
general or high level health claims, featuring a red, amber or
green marking for key nutrients. Products with higher fat, sugar or
salt content would get a red mark, with products with a green mark
identified as a healthier option.
