#SOUTHAFRICA: Food To Get New Front-Package Nutrition Labels

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South Africa’s health minister published draft food labelling regulations in April. These will introduce a new labelling plan, limit advertising of unhealthy foods and restrict the use of misleading health claims.

The draft regulations propose clearer food labels, which include a new triangle highlighting that the food contains ingredients that are unhealthy. These logos will be placed on the front of a product.

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#QATAR: "Nutrition Facts" Label Becomes Mandatory For Imports After Grace Period

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Food products without the "nutrition facts" label will no longer be imported to Qatar, as the Ministry of Public Health made the label mandatory from January 1. The ministry said it had notified traders about the new requirements in May last year. Under the new labeling system, each dietary elements in the food item should be specified along with the calories. This is intended to help consumers choose food based on the contents, dietary needs and calculate the calories.

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