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ArticleNutrients2020

Development of Criteria for a Positive Front-of-Package Food Labeling: The Israeli Case.

Michal Gillon-Keren, Vered Kaufman-Shriqui, Rebecca Goldsmith, Carmit Safra, Iris Shai, Gila Fayman, Elliot Berry, Amir Tirosh, Dror Dicker, Oren Froy and 6 more

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Article in Nutrients, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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25 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

16 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Michal Gillon-KerenInstitute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Schneider Children's Medical Center, Petah Tikva 4920235, Israel.ORCID 0000-0002-2467-3117
Vered Kaufman-ShriquiDepartment of Nutrition Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel.ORCID 0000-0003-3190-4187
Rebecca GoldsmithNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Carmit SafraNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Iris ShaiDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva 8410501, Israel.
Gila FaymanInstitute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Schneider Children's Medical Center, Petah Tikva 4920235, Israel.
Elliot BerryBraun School of Public Health, Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem 9222507, Israel.
Amir TiroshDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan 5266202, Israel.
Dror DickerSackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel.
Oren FroyThe Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, The Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot 7610001, Israel.
Eli GordonFood Control Services, Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv 6473912, Israel.
Anat Chavia Chavia Ben-YosefFood Control Services, Ministry of Health, Tel Aviv 6473912, Israel.
Lesley NitsanNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Hava AltmanNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Moran Blaychfeld-MagnaziNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Ronit EndeveltNutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Jerusalem 9101002, Israel.
Israel Ministry of Health · ILHebrew University of Jerusalem · ILTel Aviv University · ILAriel University · ILBen-Gurion University of the Negev · ILSchneider Children's Medical Center · IL

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Efforts to shape the food environment are aimed at reducing diet-related co-morbidities. Front-of-package labeling (FOPL) may support the consumers to make an informed decision at the point of purchase and encourage industry to reformulate food products. The Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) implemented a unique FOPL system, using two colors: A mandatory warning (red) label alongside a voluntary positive (green) label. An independent Scientific Committee, from academia, the healthcare system, and MOH was appointed to determine the core principles for the positive FOPL. The criteria were based on the Mediterranean diet principles, with adjustments to the Israeli dietary habits, focusing on the health advantages of the food and considering its processing level. The food products eligible for positive FOPL are foods in their natural form or with added spices or herbs, or those that underwent minimal processing, with no food additives. Based on population consumption data, 19.8% of food products were eligible for positive FOPL; of them, 54% were fruits and vegetables, 20% dairy, and 14% grains. An evaluation plan is needed to assess the degree of acceptance of the positive FOPL by the industry, retailers, and the public, and its impact on food consumption and on public health.

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Nutrition PolicyFood LabelingHealth PromotionHumansIsraelPublic Healthfood labelingfood policyfront-of-pack (FoP) labelhealthy eatingnutritionregulation

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