The APPG on Obesity responds to Government consultation

The All-Party Parliamentary Group have submitted a response to the Government’s consultation on restricting promotions of products high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS) by location and price. The consultation sought views on:

  • Restricting volume-based price promotions of HFSS food and drink that encourage people to buy more than they need

  • Restricting the placement of HFSS food and drink at main selling locations in stores

  • Definitions for HFSS products, price promotions and locations in stores

  • How businesses can put this into practice and whether they will face any difficulties

The All-Party Parliamentary Group welcomes this important consultation and agrees that the restrictions suggested in this consultation should apply to all retail businesses in England that sell food and drink products, including franchises. Having said that, the response also reiterates the need for a whole systems approach to the obesity issue; one that engages with the whole obesity pathway, from prevention right through to treatment.

Please find the consultation response here.

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