§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has to review his nutritional guidance on packaged processed foods aimed at babies and toddlers. [108585]
§ Ms QuinMAFF guidance for parents on Healthy Diets for Infants and Young Children recommends that parents choose products which are low in salt and sugar, and use nutrition labelling information to identify these foods.
§ Ms ShipleyTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will clarify the guidance in respect of the Food Labelling Regulations for processed foods targeted at babies and small children. [108583]
§ Ms QuinThe Food Labelling Regulations 1996 lay down rules for the labelling of foods generally, and this includes foods for babies and young children. MAFF has issued Guidance Notes on the Regulations for use by industry and enforcers and kept them under regular review. Responsibility for this guidance will pass to the Foods Standards Agency.