Warning over food labeling system

A NEW labelling system for food is in danger of telling consumers a product is good for them when in fact it has too much salt, or sugar or fat, BEUC, the European consumers’ body, warns.

They say that because of pressure from the powerful food industry, unhealthy items could end up being labelled with messages telling consumers it is good for their heart, or a good source of calcium.

The new regulation being finalised by the EU was supposed to ensure that food and drink producers could not make claims that were not true.