Policy Dialogue Brief
Advancing Food Labelling and Nutrient Profiling: Insights from Asia and Africa
This policy dialogue brief synthesizes insights from policymakers, researchers, and technical experts across Asia and Africa on the development and implementation of food labelling and nutrient profiling policies.
The dialogue explored experiences related to front-of-pack labelling, nutrient profiling models, governance challenges, industry engagement, and healthier food environment policies across multiple country contexts.
Key policy insight
Food labelling and nutrient profiling policies are most effective when supported by strong local evidence, institutional coordination, public awareness strategies, and complementary interventions such as fiscal measures and marketing regulations.
