SynthesisNutrients2023
Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling and Its Impact on Food Industry Practices: A Systematic Review of the Evidence.
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- Peru's front-of-package warning label policy and changes in the healthfulness of the food supply: a pre-post observational study.BMJ global health · 2026Observational
- Beyond Nutrient Profiling: Strengths, Limitations, and Emerging Challenges for Nutri-Score and Related Front-of-Pack Labeling Systems.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Sodium-Containing Pharmaceutical Products as Contributors to Cardiovascular Risk.Journal of the American Heart Association · 2026Review
- Cross-border food reformulation: changes in nutrient content in Uruguay following the implementation of front-of-package policies in neighbouring countries.BMC public health · 2026Article
- A scoping review of obesity policies and reimbursement landscape: global insights and lessons for Thailand.Implementation science communications · 2026Article
- Changes in Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake From Before to After Nutrition Labeling Policy Implementation: A Comparison of Mexico and the United States.Preventing chronic disease · 2026Article
- Consumer understanding, preferences and acceptance of front-of-pack labels in Thailand: foundational evidence for policy development.Public health nutrition · 2026Article
- Assessing the implementation of national sodium reduction policies in Nigeria: an interim qualitative evaluation of stakeholder perspectives.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- The estimated impact of mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling policies on adult obesity prevalence and obesity-related mortality in England: a modelling study.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2026Article
- Expected Impact of Implementing the PAHO Regional Sodium Targets in Mexico.Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) · 2025Article
- Food label literacy and its determinants among residents of Bathinda city: A mixed methods study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Identifying the best FDA-endorsed healthy label designs through best-worst scaling experiment.Public health nutrition · 2025Article
- Ultra-Processed Foods in the Food Supply: Prevalence, Nutritional Composition and Use of Voluntary Labelling Schemes.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors for childhood obesity in China and future intervention strategies.The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific · 2025Article
- The Nutritional Profile of Spanish Beverages: A Comparative Evaluation of the Original and Updated Nutri-Score Algorithm.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The food environment in favelas is associated with the presence of arterial hypertension and diabetes in socially vulnerable women.Public health nutrition · 2025Article
- Estimated health impacts of reformulation resulting from Health Star Rating nutrition labelling in Aotearoa New Zealand.Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand · 2025Article
- Impact of different front-of-package labeling models on food choices among residents in Shanghai, China: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Evolution of the nutritional quality of packaged food supply in low- and middle-income countries following the implementation of a front-of-pack labeling scheme.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
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Abstract
The obesity epidemic has become a major public health concern globally, and the food supply is a significant driver of this trend. Front-of-package (FOP) labels have been implemented in many countries to encourage healthier food choices. This systematic review aimed to examine the effect of FOP label implementation on food manufacturers' practices. A comprehensive search of multiple databases was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, identifying 39 relevant articles from 1990 to 2021. The studies indicated that FOP labels conveying intuitive information influenced product reformulation, whereas those with numerical information without specific guidance had no impact on reducing unhealthy nutrients. The most common outcomes were sodium, sugar, and calorie reduction. Mandatory policies reported higher and more consistent effects on product reformulation compared to voluntary approaches. Voluntary FOP labeling resulted in low uptake and tended to be applied to healthier products. Food manufacturers responded to FOP labeling heterogeneously, depending on the label design and type of enforcement. FOP label implementation can reduce nutrients of concern but food manufacturers behave strategically by labeling healthier choices. This review provides recommendations for maximizing the benefits of using FOP labels to prevent obesity, and findings can inform future public health research and policymaking.
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