Nutrient profiles

31.3.2015

Question for written answer E-005223/2015
to the Commission
Rule 130
Lynn Boylan (GUE/NGL)

The principle of nutrient profiles for food is enshrined in the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation of 2007. In spite of this, eight years later, the Commission has yet to come forward with a proposal on nutrient profiles.

Can the Commission explain why there has been such a long delay in coming forward with a proposal and whether there are any current plans for bringing forward these proposals? If so, when?

Furthermore, does it plan to exempt certain foods and for what reasons?