Front-of-pack food labelling
Traffic Light Labelling Gets the Green Light
Currently food labelling in Australia does not present nutrition information in a way that is easily interpretated or accessible.
Cancer Council NSW, in collaboration with other public health and consumer organisations, conducted a survey of 790 consumers to determine the front-of-pack food labelling system that would be most appropriate for adoption into the Australian grocery market.
Front-of-pack food labelling is needed to support information provided in nutrition information panels on the back and sides of food packages, to assist consumers in making healthy food choices. Cancer Council NSW has undertaken this research because of our interest in promoting good nutrition in order to reduce cancer risk.
This study clearly indicates that Traffic Light labelling is the more effective front-of-pack food labelling system, as it allows Australian consumers to quickly and easily make healthier food choices when grocery shopping. On the basis of this consumer research, the Cancer Council NSW recommends this labelling system be introduced on all packaged food products in Australia.
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