Global Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling, live online tutor-led training course

The global landscape for Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) is varied and continually evolving. From colour-coded schemes such as the UK Multiple Traffic Lights, to warning labels, Health Star Ratings, and Nutri-Score, each region applies its own classification criteria and policy objectives.

For food businesses operating across multiple markets, understanding these variations is essential. FOPNL is not only a compliance requirement, but it also directly influences product positioning, health and nutrition messaging, and reformulation strategies. In some countries, FOPNL systems are also linked to advertising and claims restrictions, creating additional considerations for international trade and marketing.

In addition to regulatory developments, consumer-facing mobile applications (e.g. Yuka) are increasingly influencing behaviour. These apps use independent nutrient and ingredient scoring algorithms that may diverge from official FOPNL schemes.

Drawing on international examples, this course helps participants navigate the global FOPNL landscape, understand its regulatory context, and apply insights to their own product portfolios, as well as consider the potential impact of emerging mobile app food profiling models.

Who should attend

• Food Industry Professionals: Including those in regulatory, technical, nutrition, new product development, marketing who work for manufacturers, retailers or trade associations.
• Nutritionists and Dietitians: Professionals involved in food product assessment.
• Government Departments and NGOs: Individuals working on public health, nutrition policy, and food legislation.
• Researchers: Those conducting studies in the field of nutrition policy

The course will be delivered live online over the course of one morning (0900 - 1300), participants will be sent log in details for a Microsoft Teams session.

The course provides a comprehensive overview of global FOPNL approaches, exploring regulatory  frameworks, case studies, and the implications for the food and drink industry.

Topics include

• Overview of FOPNL systems: colour-coded labels, nutrient warnings, summary indicators
• Regional policy approaches: UK/EU, Latin America, North America, Asia-Pacific, and GCC
• Country-specific case studies: e.g. Chile, Singapore, India, and France
• The relationship between FOPNL, nutrition and health claims, and marketing restrictions
• Applying different FOPNL schemes to product portfolios for compliance and benchmarking
• How the same product can be classified differently across markets
• How app-based scoring models differ from policy-based FOPNL systems

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the global landscape of Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL)
• Identify key differences between major schemes such as Multiple Traffic Lights, Nutri-Score, Health Star Rating, and warning labels.
• Apply FOPNL schemes to product portfolios for compliance and benchmarking
• Compare app-based nutrient scoring algorithms (e.g., Yuka) with official policy-based FOPNL schemes.