Research and development of the nutrient profiling model
Find out more about the Agency's research to develop a nutrient profile model.
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Nutrient Profiling consultation launched
The Agency is today launching a formal 12-week consultation on its research to develop a scheme to categorise foods based on the nutrients they contain.
Nutrient profiling research 2003
In January 2003, the European Commission published a preliminary draft proposal for a regulation on the voluntary addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods.
Nutrient profiling research 2004
Options for definitions for use in relation to food promotion and children's diets
Overview of nutrient profiling consultation responses
In November 2004, the Agency launched a public consultation on the nutrient profiling model it had developed. Stakeholders were asked to comment on the following specific issues.
Report on development of nutrient profiling model
The Agency has published the research report which describes in detail the technical work undertaken to refine and test the Nutrient Profiling model. This has been developed to help the independent media regulator Ofcom regulate the broadcast advertising of foods that are high in fat, saturated fat, salt or sugar to children.
Workshop on nutrient profiling: 25 February 2005
The workshop on nutrient profiling was attended by around 30 nutrition academics from the UK, as well as policy makers from overseas, and supported the use of the model for regulatory purposes.