A nation-wide policy to label food products according to its nutritional value has been rolled out. The policy, which was approved by the UAE Cabinet recently, will see food labels list out information on fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt content in three colours:
- Red (avoid consuming frequently)
- Amber (consume moderately)
- Green (healthier choice)
Information on calories will also be included.
For now, the implementation of the policy is not mandatory, but it will be by January 2022. It will cover canned solid and liquid foods. Fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat and fish are excluded.
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