Bad economy means salt reduction ‘gets low priority from food industry’

SALT levels remain high in processed foods as the economic climate means many businesses no longer see reducing levels as a priority.

Bad economy means salt reduction ‘gets low priority from food industry’

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) is disappointed the food industry has lost interest in its voluntary salt reduction programme.

FSAI chief executive Prof Alan Reilly said that while the industry had made significant reductions in salt levels in processed foods, the current economic climate was forcing them to change their priorities.

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