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“2016 Electronical Working Group Codex Committee on Food Labelling (CCFL), regarding front‐of‐pack
nutrition labelling”Objectives and Progress
Tatiana Cruz RamírezChief of Technical Regulations and Codex11-09-2016
TOPICS TO COVER
I. BACKGROUND II. INTRODUCTION
III. PROGRESS IV. EXPECTED OUTPUT
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I. BACKGROUND
In 2014, the FAO/WHO Coordinating Committeefor Latin America and the Caribbean, theDelegation of Costa Rica, “expressed its concerngiven the appearance of new forms forpresenting nutritional information (e.g. front‐of‐pack labelling), which provided for differentlabelling depending on the final market andwhich aimed at making the information easier tounderstand to consumers to help them makeinformed decisions on issues such as non‐communicable diseases, overweight and obesity.
Report of the 19th Session of the FAO‐WHO Coordinating Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, San José, Costa Rica, 10‐14 November 2014; paras 142‐145.
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I. BACKGROUND
The Codex Secretariat noted that no proposal fornew work had been proposed yet to CCFL to justifynew work.
In the 43rd Session of the Codex Committee onFood Labelling (CCFL), the Committee agreed toinitiate discussions on front‐of‐pack nutritionlabeling through an electronic working group(eWG) chaired by Costa Rica and co‐chaired byNew Zealand, working in Spanish and English.
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TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE eWG
The electronic working group will:Take stock of the current front‐of‐packnutrition labeling schemes existing indifferent countries.Consider the need for development ofgeneral principles to underpin front‐of‐pack nutrition labeling.Prepare a discussion paper, taking intoaccount the WHO work on this matterand a draft proposed document forconsideration at the next session of theCommittee.
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PROCESS FOR THE eWG
Time line for electronic working group1. Invitation to member countries to join eWG. July 01, 2016
2. Registration of the expert/s that are interested ineWG.
July 30, 2016
3. First discussion paper circulated to eWG members. August 15, 2016
4. Deadline for comment on the first document. October 15, 2016
5. Second discussion paper circulated to eWGmembers.
March 01, 2017
6. Deadline for comment on the second document. April 14, 2017
7. Send final discussion paper to Codex Secretariat. July 31, 2017
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WHY THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED AT CCFL 2016
Simplified nutrition information (particularly onfront of pack) has been identified in a number ofcountries as a significant opportunity to provideconsumers with easier to understand informationand guidance to help them make more informedhealthier food choices.
Innovative labelling systems that aim to supportconsumer understanding of nutritional contentof their food more graphically, in addition to themandated nutrition information on prepackagedproducts offered in the market, have beenincreasing.
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WHY THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED AT CCFL 2016
Some governments have looked to establish this typeof labeling as a means to help reduce the incidence ofobesity and non‐communicable diseases that is beingfaced worldwide.
Countries are requesting WHO to provide guidance onhow to move forward in implementing front‐of‐packlabelling in order to promote healthy diet as partvarious commitments made by the World HealthAssembly as well as by the global intergovernmentalmeetings, such as ICN2 [Second International Congresson Nutrition].
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II. INTRODUCTION
The new work has a purpose, explore whether theGuidelines on Nutrition Labelling CAC/GL 2‐1985provide adequate guidance to assist governmentsand industry wanting to implement front‐of‐packnutrition labelling.
The work will also consider the role of Codex inproviding guidance on front‐of‐pack labeling, togovernments, industry, or other bodies who mayconsider developing front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling,addressing the need for technical and scientific basisaround them, with the aim of internationalharmonization and reducing trade barriers.
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THIS FIRST DISCUSSION PAPER AIMS TO
Collect information on all front‐of‐pack nutrition labellingschemes either currently being used or under development indifferent countries. This information will be complied into aglobal stock‐take document of front‐of‐pack nutritionlabelling schemes.
Determine whether the Guidelines on Nutrition LabellingCAC/GL 2‐1985 currently allow for the provision of front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling.
Explore whether the Guidelines on Nutrition Labelling CAC/GL2‐1985 provide adequate guidance to assist governments andindustry wanting to implement front‐of‐pack nutritionlabelling.
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III. ADVANCES
Distribution of the first discussion paper tomembers.
Deadline for comment on the firstdocument circulated.
It will begin the process of analysis theinformation from Costa Rica and NewZealand.
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CCFL ON FRONT‐OF‐PACK NUTRITION LABELLING THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC WORKING GROUP (EWG)
LIST OF COUNTRIES
1. Argentina 14. France 27. Nicaragua 40. United States2. Australia 15. Germany 28. Norway 41. United Kingdom3. Belgium 16. Guatemala 29. Panamá 42. Uruguay4. Botswana 17. Hungary 30. Paraguay 43. Zambia
5. Brazil 18. Iceland 31. Philippines
6. Canada 19. India 32. Poland
7. Chile 20. Indonesia 33. República de Colombia
8. China 21. Iran 34. República Dominicana
9. Costa Rica 22. Kenya 35. Republic of Korea
10. Croatia 23. Malaysia 36. Russian Federation
11. Egypt 24. México 37. Spain
12. El Salvador 25. Netherlands 38. Sweden
13. European Commission 26. New Zealand 39. Thailand12
CCFL ON FRONT‐OF‐PACK NUTRITION LABELLING THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC WORKING GROUP (EWG)
LIST MEMBERS/OBSERVERS
1. Food Drink Europe 8. International Council of Beverages Associations (ICBA)
2. Food Industry Asia (FIA) 9. International Council of Grocery Manufacturers Association (ICGMA)
3. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)® 10. International Confectionery Association
4. International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) 11. International Dairy Federation (IDF)
5. International Association of Consumer Food Organizations (IACFO) 12. World Sugar Research Organization
6. International Chewing Gum Association (ICGA) 13. YLFA International (yoghurts and live fermented milks)
7. International Council on Amino Acid Science (ICAAS)
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FORMS RECEIVED
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QUESTIONS CIRCULATED
1. What are the front‐of‐pack nutrition labeling schemes (FOP),used or proposed (under discussion) (voluntary or mandatory), inyour country?
2. For each front‐of pack nutrition labelling schemes listed inQuestion 1, what were the criteria used to define thenutrition labeling on the front of packaging?
3. For each front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling scheme listed inQuestion 1, was any research done in the development of thescheme. Where this is available, please provide a link to thereport.
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QUESTIONS CIRCULATED
4. ¿For each front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling scheme listed inQuestion 1, how is the scheme being or planned to be monitoredand/or evaluated?
5. ¿What nutrients does your country/organizationconsider priority for front nutrition labeling packaging?
6. ¿Does your country/organization consider the CodexGuidelines for Nutrition Labelling adequately allows for front‐of‐pack nutrition labeling on the packaging?
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QUESTIONS CIRCULATED
7. If the answer to Question 6 is NO, what text / paragraph or section of the Codex Guidelines for Nutrition Labellingmust be modified to allow for front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling?
8. Do you consider current Codex Guidelines for Nutrition Labellingprovides adequate guidance to help countries or organizationswishing to set up a front‐of‐pack nutrition labelling scheme or wouldfurther guidance be useful?
9. If the answer to Question 8 is NO, what text / paragraph or section of the Codex Guidelines for Nutrition Labellingmust be modified to include guideline for the front nutrition labeling packaging?
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QUESTIONS CIRCULATED
10. Are there any barriers or limitations as aconsequence of including front‐of‐pack nutritionlabeling on pre‐packaged foods?
11. Do you think it necessary or important toinclude the front nutrition labeling on pre‐packaged foods? For what reason (or reasons)?
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IV. EXPECTED OUTPUT
It is expected that the second discussion paper will:•Confirm the details of the front‐of‐pack nutritionlabelling schemes included in the stock‐take document.
•Explore whether new work is needed to allow for and/orprovide the required guidance for governments andindustry and what that new work might involve.
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IV. EXPECTED OUTPUT
•The conclusions of the two discussion papers willdetermine what will be included in an agenda paper togo to the 44th CCFL in 2017.
•The agenda paper will include as an attachment theGlobal Stock‐take of front‐of‐pack nutrition labellingschemes either currently being used or underdevelopment and will provide recommendations to theCommittee on next steps.
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¿Questions?
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