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Front-of-pack nutrition labelling schemes: an update of the evidence (a JRC Science for policy report)

On September 10th 2022, the Joint Research Centre JRC (the European Commission's science service carrying out research and providing independent scientific evidence and advices to support EU policy) published the results of four scientific analyses related to consumer information on foodstuffs. Regarding front-of-pack nutrition labelling, the 230-page scientific report signed by 13 international JRC’s scientists… Lire la suite Front-of-pack nutrition labelling schemes: an update of the evidence (a JRC Science for policy report)

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Seven new scientific papers published in August 2022 in peer-reviewed journals concerning Nutri-Score

The influence of the Nutri-Score on the perceived healthiness of foods labelled with a nutrition claim of sugar. Jürkenbeck K, Mehlhose C, Zühlsdorf A.PLoS ONE 17(8): e0272220. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0272220https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0272220 Abstract High sugar intake in humans is associated with the development of overweight and other diet-related diseases. The World Health Organization and other health organizations recommend limiting… Lire la suite Seven new scientific papers published in August 2022 in peer-reviewed journals concerning Nutri-Score

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Informe del Comité Científico Europeo encargado de la actualización del algoritmo Nutri-Score: los cambios en el algoritmo para alimentos sólidos

El Comité Científico Internacional de Nutri-Score, que fue mandatado por el Comité de dirección de los 7 países que lo han adoptado para aportar recomendaciones sobre la actualización del algoritmo Nutri-Score, ha presentado un primer informe detallando los cambios propuestos al algoritmo Nutri-Score para su utilización general (incluido una norma específica para la carne roja),… Lire la suite Informe del Comité Científico Europeo encargado de la actualización del algoritmo Nutri-Score: los cambios en el algoritmo para alimentos sólidos

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Report of the European Scientific Committee in charge of updating the Nutri-Score: changes to the algorithm for solid foods 

The international Scientific Committee of the Nutri-Score, which was mandated by the Steering Committee to make recommendations for the update of its algorithm, has delivered a first report detailing the recommended changes to the algorithm for the general case (including a specific rule for red meat), fats, nuts and seeds. The report is available at… Lire la suite Report of the European Scientific Committee in charge of updating the Nutri-Score: changes to the algorithm for solid foods 

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Rapport du Comité Scientifique européen en charge de la mise à jour du Nutri-Score : modifications apportées à l’algorithme pour les aliments solides

Le comité scientifique international du Nutri-Score, qui a été mandaté par le comité de pilotage europeen des 7 pays ayant adopté Nutri-Score pour faire des recommandations sur la mise à jour de l’algorithme, a rendu son rapport détaillant les modifications recommandées de l’algorithme pour le cas général (incluant une règle spécifique pour la viande rouge),… Lire la suite Rapport du Comité Scientifique européen en charge de la mise à jour du Nutri-Score : modifications apportées à l’algorithme pour les aliments solides