Cabinet will cut down forest labels

It should give the consumer the impression that they are buying something 'good', 'healthy bite "or" natural ". Otherwise there is probably a 'traditional' stamp. But many of those so-called labels are complete nonsense.

The government is now cutting in the forest of labels. The proposal by MPs Fatma Koser Kaya (D66) and Bart Love (VVD) to achieve fewer and clearer labels for food and drink is adopted.
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"The main thing is that consumers have clear information when buying something," says Koser Kaya. "With clear labels you see fit chopped at a glance whether a packet of biscuits or a pound in your personal preferences as regards impact on the environment, animal welfare and health. People can decide for themselves what they are taking is important. "

Love adds: "Consumers need to rely on labels, but now it is a shambles. You can see through the trees, check marks, stars, leaves and traffic for the forest anymore. This must change and it must be better. We call on producers, consumers and shops quickly come up with a clear framework for marks, then drastically cut down the number. "

Better information

Now there is a proliferation of labels. The government therefore is accompanied by the producer, chain and consumer organizations to the table to reach a clearer food labeling system. Therefore, the consumer is better informed and can make better choices in the store and supermarket.

Source: : http://www.metronieuws.nl/ by Tjerk de Vries Photo: Reuters