Nutri-Score

The Nutri-Score, also known as the 5-Colour Nutrition label or 5-CNL, is a five-colour nutrition label, and an attempt to simplify the nutritional rating system demonstrating the overall nutritional value of food products. This system was selected by the French government in March 2017 to be displayed on food products after it was compared against several labels proposed by industry or retailers. It relies on the computation of a nutrient profiling system derived from the United Kingdom Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system. It has also been recommended by other European Union countries as well as the European Commission and the World Health Organization. It was created by Santé Publique France, the French public health agency, based on the work of Serge Hercberg from Sorbonne Paris North University. Other bodies involved in the development of the system included the Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety and the High Council for Public Health.

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